chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
to publish a book; to put out a book
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
to dig down; to dig into (a matter); to delve into; to probe into
with great vigour; in leaps and bounds; (lit.) with the force of surging waves
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
every (usu. with events, e.g. every weekend); each
to view (cherry) blossoms; to look at flowers
proof; evidence; sign; to testify (usu. Christian religious context)
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to act as one; to act in concert; to keep pace; to stay in step
to pull in (fish); to land
keeping alive longer; prolonging life; life extension; life-support
to tumble down; to roll down
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to emphasize; to state emphatically; to speak loudly about; to raise one's voice; to lift one's voice
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
famous scene (e.g. in a movie or play)