hard (life); tough (world)
self-control; self-restraint
volume (of book); reel (of film); scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
adventure story; novel of adventure
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
complete set (of volumes); every volume; whole volume; whole film; whole reel
feel; touch; impression (of a person); most impressive passage; highlight; beginning
many people talking noisily; chowing down; scarfing down; roughly (of actions)
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
boomerang; swim briefs; Speedos
to slip out (e.g. from one's fingers); to cleanly forget
(fictional) fusion of human and animal; therianthrope; furry; human beast
now that you say that; now that you mention it
licking; lapping up; (eating up) quickly; gobbling up
bathing (swimming) in cold water
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
the opposite sex; isomerism
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching
acknowledgment; acknowledgement; letter of thanks
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
stormy and full of drama; many drastic events in the course of events; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
letter; missive; note; mail
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
letter of challenge (to a duel, etc.)
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with