things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
alone; by oneself; on one's own
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore somebody's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task
person of importance; a somebody; absolutely; certainly; to be sure
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
that's the way it is; such is life
even if not; even without
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
number one; first; best; most; game; round
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
while; during; while; although; all; both
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext