to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
feebleness; weakness; imbecility
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
world situation; world affairs
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
at first; in the beginning; originally
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
physical condition; state of health
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
the dead; ghost; person who is obsessed (with money, power, etc.); person with a blind lust (for)
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
way of speaking; intimation
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing
... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"); ... on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
to publish a book; to put out a book
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to know (a person); to think
as a child; when one was a child
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright