to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
arm; skill; efforts; ability
imbalance; lack of balance; lopsidedness; disproportion; inequality; disparity
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
bad mannered; naughty; misbehaving
to rest one's chin in one's hands
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
interference in the domestic affairs of another country
interference; intervention; meddling
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
war; fighting; fierce competition
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
directly opposite; right in front
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to look down on; to make light of
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
outsider; someone outside of a group
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
anything and everything; just about everything
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
garbage can; rubbish bin; trash can; dustbin
mental health; mental hygiene
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice