to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
one thin flat object; one sheet
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
to badger; to pester; to beg
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
drinking party; get-together
disagreeable; unpleasant; nasty; detestable; sarcastic; snide
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
to bend loosely back and forth; to wriggle; to be crooked
bad feeling; feeling bad; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
to be in a fit (of anger); to rage
to cease; to stop; to be over
done; just done; just finished
vehement objection; bitter opposition