to collect; to assemble; to gather
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
optimism; taking an optimistic view
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
how many years; how long; what year
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
opposite side; opposition
mental; spiritual; emotional
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
such; like that; in that way
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
I see; that's right; indeed
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
several times; once or twice
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to add (to); to add on; to append
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
thought; consideration; thinking
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
the way back; the way home; return trip
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
pessimism; disappointment
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)