in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good; lacking
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
armed might; military power; the sword; force
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
kindergartener; preschooler
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
sensual love; love affair
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
seeing through (e.g. someone's lies); reading (e.g. thoughts); penetrating; detecting
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
in accordance with; according to
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
level; standard; water level
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
in the same manner as before; the same as always
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case