mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
personification; anthropomorphization
bonsai; miniature potted plant
giving someone a ride on one's shoulders; shoulder wheel (judo)
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
essence; the best; chic; smart; considerate; understanding
sunlight; sunshine; sunbeams
playing with balls (e.g. football, playing catch, etc.)
selling or divesting in unwanted stocks; hiding bad loans
training range; training grounds; training area
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
no matter how much time passes
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
remarkably; noticeably; considerably; appreciably
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
royal castle; imperial castle
approximate age; age range
habit (garment worn by nuns, monks, friars, etc.)
cross; crossed; cruciform
Ark of the Covenant (Judaism); tabernacle (Catholicism)
to part from; to part company with; to split with; to break off relations with
to descend; to stoop; to degrade oneself; to be reduced to
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
good-looking man; fine figure of a man
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
older brother; elder brother