thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
moving about; stirring about
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
to compete with; to vie for
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
together with; same; both; all; including ...
tattling; telling on (someone)
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
to irritate one; to get on one's nerves
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
gem; jewel; precious stone
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
muddy water; red-light district
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
life; living; I; me; student
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
to become pale; to turn pale
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe