to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
downhill; downward slope; descent; decline; waning; ebb
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
until now; so far; up to the present
just a minute; small quantity
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
and yet; though; when; in spite of
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
thought; consideration; thinking
dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
place to go; person to turn to; someone to depend on
wandering; rambling; roaming
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
older brother; elder brother
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care