too many to count; too numerous to mention
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
the world of music; the music world
(raw) ore; unpolished gemstone
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
determination; resolution
no!; no no!; no, not at all
leaving somebody behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
three; three years of age
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to use completely; to use up; to exhaust; to exhaust somebody's civility; to give up (on someone)
script; screenplay; scenario
major label debut (recording)