change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
originally; by nature; from the start
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
whole nation; whole land; whole country
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
mental; spiritual; emotional
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
stairs; stairway; staircase
to step firmly; to harden by treading
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
way; method; means; resource; course
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
love affair; sensual pleasures
in one's own way or style
curiosity; inquisitiveness
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for