to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
to mend; to patch up; to fix (hair, clothes, appearance, etc.); to adjust; to keep up appearances; to cover up (e.g. a mistake)
on one hand; on the other hand
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
willpower; energy; vitality
no use; useless; not fit for its purpose
saying; maxim; aphorism; proverb
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
intensive; concentrated; focused
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
environment; circumstance
parents and siblings; one's relatives
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
drastic treatment; rough-and-ready treatment; drastic remedy; drastic measures; drastic steps
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
to nip (something) in the bud
hollow; cavity; dent; depression
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
to be oversized (overloud, etc.)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
unrequited love; one-sided love
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
yesterday and today; only recently; just recently; only yesterday
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
unveiling; debut; introduction
love triangle; eternal triangle
to hang up; to hoist; to denounce; to subject someone to a kangaroo court
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak