this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
desire to succeed in life; ambition to make one's mark in the world
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
only; merely; but; no more than
duty; obligation; responsibility
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
besides; in addition; also; moreover
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
the same; the said; likewise
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
nature; the natural world; realm of nature
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
(death from) starvation; starving to death
on the occasion of; at the time of
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
probability; likelihood; chances
way (of doing); manner; method; means
going backward; turning back; backtracking; retrogression; relapse; returning to a bad state
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
will; desire; ambition; urge (e.g. creative urge)
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
to think of; to come up with
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
viewing as a problem; problematizing
cherishing one's children; doting; adoring parent
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
common name; popular name