tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
that; the matter in question
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to be torn off; to come off
replacement; substitution; rebuilding; changing
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
Amur silvergrass (Miscanthus sacchariflorus)
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
land near a castle; castle town
white; unseasoned; undyed; very much; precisely; playing dumb
ancestor; forefather; foremother
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
leave-taking; offering one's resignation; farewell visit
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
with a clatter; clatteringly
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
leaving a matter to chance
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself