misanthropy; misanthropist
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
locational advantage; advantageous position; products from the land (farm output, timber, minerals, etc.); land rent
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
cruelty; hard-heartedness
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
taste; liking; preference
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
smirkingly; smugly; broadly
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to sidestep (an issue)
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to rage; to be fierce; to be excited
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
to be found; to be discovered
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial