somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
exceptional; praiseworthy; laudable
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
(organ) rejection; unthinking dismissal; strong reaction (against)
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
bad ending (in a film, novel, etc.); unhappy ending
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to be discouraged; to shrink from
cold reception; inhospitality
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
choices; alternatives; options
the same kind; accomplice; partner
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
discretion; consideration; allowance
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities