cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
tradition; legend; folklore
still; even now; to this day
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
next term; next period; next version; next release
selection; choice; choosing; picking; election
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
rule; reign; government; governing
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
bedroom (esp. one used by a married couple); sleeping quarters; inner room; room at the back of the house
to prostrate oneself before
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
cancelling (a debt); forgiving (a debt); being even; forgetting (what was said or done); pretending (something never happened)
yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
a little bit; a little while
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
number; number plate; license plate
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that