distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
(breaking) with a snap (of a thread, string, etc.); (ending) suddenly (of a call, communications, etc.); piercing (e.g. with a needle); squashing (something small; e.g. an insect); breaking out (e.g. of a pimple)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
restoration; repair; mending
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
washing machine; (clothes) washer
changing clothes; change of clothes
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
gradual (destruction); progressive (dismantlement)
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
there is nothing; having nothing
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
stale; hackneyed; clichéd
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
to change color (of leaves in autumn); to turn red; to ripen (and change color); to become sexually aware; to reach puberty
being resented (by someone one holds resentment towards); responding to kindness with resentment; thinking ill of someone who meant to be kind; unjustified resentment; unreasonable grudge
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
to change (one's clothes)
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
with a clink; with a soft thud; with a faint snap (e.g. of a book closing); suddenly; all of a sudden
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
to have an idea; to have a clue
all you have to do is; just; that's all
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for