very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
talk; story; conversation
only; merely; but; no more than
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
curiosity; inquisitiveness
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
already; now; no longer; not any more
chopping board; cutting board
common carp (Cyprinus carpio); koi carp
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
the other day; a few days ago
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
headache inducing; vexing
stagnant water; still water; water stopping
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
beginning; outset; first; onset
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
fast-talking; rapid talking
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow
time; hour; period; class