to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
rejection (of an application)
fate; chance; relationship; tie
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
interview (e.g. for a job)
this and that; various things
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
womanly; ladylike; feminine
reproachful; hateful; bitter
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to invite in; to show someone in
with one's own body; by one's own action; through one's own experience; firsthand
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to become better; to improve
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
calm; composed; leisurely
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
dignity; grace; nobility; grade; quality; fineness
world; society; people; the public
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment