to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear (e.g. seeing)
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
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)
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
boy; son; baby boy; young man
to give birth to; to drop (a calf, foal, etc.); to lay (an egg)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
unexpected result; upset; surprise
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
to follow in succession; to happen one after another
future (usually near); prospects
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to make a success in life
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
older sister and younger brother
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
such ... as; or some such
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to go out and away; to leave
odds and ends; all; every
to state; to express; to mention