to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
in that way; thus; so; so?
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
and yet; though; when; in spite of
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to be stingy; to be tightfisted
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
prime minister; premier; chancellor
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
this world; this life; world of the living
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
in one's own way or style
grasp; catch; understanding
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated