to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
interval; break; pause; spare moment
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
something small; something petty; trifle
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
the same as something was reputed to be
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
the front (of a battlefield); forefront
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
one's circumstances or condition, esp. compared to that of another; coherence (e.g. of a conversation)
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
married woman's secret lover; paramour; adultery (by a married woman)
half-sibling (with a different mother)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to negotiate; to settle a matter; to arrange
when you really think about it; on reflection; in actual fact; once again (fashionable, popular, etc.); back (in style)
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
(act of) encouragement; stimulus; incentive
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection