to try and do something; to attempt to do something
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
some people; a few people; several people
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
to make a slip of the tongue; to say something inadvertently; to blurt out without thinking
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
irresolution; indecision; vacillation
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
dusk; twilight; twilight years; melancholia; melancholic nostalgia
unmarried person; bachelor; spinster
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity (philosophy)
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
vulgar; mean; base; coarse; crude
abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
to be horrified; to be filled with trepidation
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
suitcase; trunk; trunk (of a car); boot; (trunk) line
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
irresistibly; suddenly; to be turned on; to be horny