to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
manual labor; manual labour; manual procedures
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
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
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
washing; sashimi chilled in iced water
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
laundry; laundromat; launderette
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
in one's own way or style
scene; spectacle; sight; view
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
regret; repentance; remorse
negative emotions; negative feelings
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to be distracted from feelings of depression, boredom, tension, etc.
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
conquest; domination; mastery
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
nowadays; in this day and age
even if not; even without
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to be puffed up with pride; to throw out one's chest
powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty