to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
to have a talk; to tell a story
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (e.g. of vegetables; by depriving of light)
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
lazy person; lazy fellow; slothful person
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
briskly; quickly; promptly
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
that day; the very same day
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
deep emotion; strong feelings
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
period of youth; while young
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
youthful; young; young-looking
having a wife; marrying (a woman); marriage