to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
sublimation; sublimating (an emotion, impulse, etc.); channelling; diverting
consequently; as a result
to say no more; to sink into silence
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to be smeared; to be covered
unable to do (as one wishes); able to do only with great effort; almost impossible to do; beyond one's control; not always turning out as one wishes; not going the way one wants it to
to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
gem; jewel; precious stone
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
comfort; consolation; diversion
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
marriage proposal; courtship
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
having no idea; having no clue
rather; better; instead; if anything
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
(one's) inner voice; voice of one's heart; what one really thinks
to make a success in life
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
wet nurse; nursing mother
court lady; lady-in-waiting
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear