to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
to discuss; to talk together
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
to forfeit; to confiscate; to call out; to summon
to be cold (to); to ignore (someone)
one's mind; one's heart; one's intention
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
another family; another house
marriage proposal; marriage talks
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to sit for an examination
one's house; one's home; one's family
support; backing; aid; assistance
marital relationship; marital relations
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
to exhaust one's vocabulary (in trying to persuade somebody or explain something, etc.); to run out of words; to be verbose; to cajole; to talk someone's head off
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to have a talk; to tell a story
to make an appearance; to show up
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
so miserable that it is painful to look at; can't bear to look at; painful to watch
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything