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
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
love; love-making; 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
(divine) providence; dispensation
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
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; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
pleasant feeling; pleasant sensation; pleasure
messy; confused; chaotic; 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 after; to admire; to be attracted by
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
is something that; is that which
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty