to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
mum; mom; mummy; wifey; dear; missus
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
innocence; being not guilty
voluntary restraints; self-limitation
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
posture; position; stance
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
to show mercy; to show sympathy; to have compassion; to be kind
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
curiously enough; oddly enough; to the point of being mysterious; to the extent of being strange
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)