even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
nature; property; disposition
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
act of God; irresistible force; inevitability; force majeure; vis major
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
18 certificate; R-18; restricted to those 18 years or older
to get into the zone; to get into the flow
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
healthy; sound; wholesome
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to look at; to gaze; to stare at