reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
menial; meanness; servility; abject
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
door; gate; opening; title page
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to break (by kicking); to kick down (e.g. a door); to kick open; to smash through (e.g. the enemy); to rout
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
how can (one) do something
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
with a friendly grin; smilingly