every person; each one; everybody
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
impossible to do (although wants to)
just because; even if; even though
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
now that; since; so long as; because
(one's) workload; amount of work (to be) done by one
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
inexperienced (in life experience); unsophisticated; green; inexperienced (in love); innocent; naive
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
every ...; every other ...; at intervals of ...; with ... in between; ... apart
large-scale work; voluminous work; monumental work; great work; masterpiece
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
hometown; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
parental love; parental affection
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
untouched; unused; intact