abuse; misuse; perversion
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
worst; worst-case (scenario)
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to be at a loss; to think and think but get nowhere; to fail to come up with a good idea
prostrating oneself; kowtowing; going down on one's knees
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
pride; boast; credit (to)
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference
moving out of a dormitory
confinement to one's home; being made to stay at home
recuperation; medical treatment
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
execution; punishment; spanking
by today; before the day is over
self restraint; moderating one's behaviour; penitence; confinement to one's home; house arrest
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
suspension (from work or school)
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
late at night; small hours of the morning
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative