bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
to blossom; to flower; to bloom
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
after a long time; for the first time in a while
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
to coagulate; to curdle; to be fanatical; to be obsessed with; to stiffen; to become stiff
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
narrow-mindedness; intolerance; illiberality; narrowness
sense of values; values; value system
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
high and low (social standing)
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
to look upwards; to look up
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
flash (of light); glint; schiller
to surge; to well up; to gush out
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
self-; from ...; this ... (in contrast to some other ...); aforementioned
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
confections; sweets; candy; cake
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
singularity; singular point
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
principle; theory; fundamental truth
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
look like; sound like; savor of; smack of
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for