in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to be promoted
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
only; merely; but; no more than
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
laws (of nature); (divine) providence
great writer; literary master; distinguished author
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
nice; likeable; desirable
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
prospects of victory; chances of success
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
pleasant feeling; pleasant sensation; pleasure
messy; confused; chaotic; in a nagging manner; (complaining) about various things
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
the opposite sex; isomerism
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)