in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
very interesting; of great interest
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
killing two birds with one stone
reigning; controlling; dictating
exaltation; emotional uplift
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
wide sense (e.g. of a word); broad sense
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
to divide in two; to divide in half; to apportion; to divide among; to portion out
that; the matter in question
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
human kindness; human weakness
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
when it becomes; when it comes to
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
enmity; antagonism; hostility
(brother and sister) born of a different mother
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
nice-looking; seemingly fine; nice-sounding; polite-sounding; plausible (e.g. excuse); glib
spare (part, tire, etc.); spare (bowling); knocking down all pins on the second throw
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
accomplishment; execution
is something that; is that which
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust