this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
breakdown; failure; damage; hurt; objection; protest
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
feeling; sense; impression
to gain a victory; to win
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
bored; having nothing to do; idle
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
for one's true nature to come out
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
pointing out; identification
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
not limited to; not just ...
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
environment; circumstance
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
nevertheless; even then; however; be that as it may; even so; though that it be so
fortunate error; lucky break; fluke
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
to make a vow; to take an oath
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted