no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
to be true to nature; to be lifelike
amplification (elec.); magnification; amplification; making larger
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
depression; low spirits; dejection
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
greater than ...; bigger ...
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to have a good eye (from having seen fine art, etc.); to be a connoisseur
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
(physical) growth; development
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
natural; intrinsic; from birth
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
superstition; acting superstitiously (for good luck)