to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
if possible; if it is in my power; if it was realistic
to stiffen; to become stiff
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
such ... as; or some such
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
sense of values; values; value system
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
a short while ago; already
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
how; in what way; how about
looking pale; looking unwell
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
final; eventual; ultimate