indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to be at a loss how to continue; to become disheartened
pouring one's energy into; focusing one's efforts on; concentrating on; committing oneself to
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
stipulation; prescription; provision; regulation; rule
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
support; backing; aid; assistance
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
never mind!; don't worry about it
to blame; to find fault with
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
slight; thin; on the weak side
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
rationalization; justification
to continue to do; to persist in doing
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
black with hints of blue (as in a bruise); bluish black
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle