deterioration; degradation; drop in quality; becoming unattractive (because of aging)
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
by means of; due to; because of; according to
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
toast; congratulatory cup
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
every person; every mouth; every entrance
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
how long; how far; how much
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
feeling; sense; impression
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
particularly; only; in the case of
impossible; unlikely; improbable
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
possible; likely; probable
sliver of hope; gleam of hope; ray of hope
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)