upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
hard; tough; hardware; hard disk
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
to give guidance; to explain clearly; to admonish; to preach
extensive knowledge; erudition
innate ability; innate talent; natural gift
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
near oneself; close to one; familiar
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
fault; responsibility; culpability
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
intention; idea; inclination; wish
different opinion; objection
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
contrivance; managing (to raise money); one's financial condition
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
to go out and away; to leave
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
professionalism; professional awareness
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
ridding oneself; freeing oneself of; growing out of; overcoming; outgrowing