degradation over time; time-related deterioration
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
to behave modestly; to take a humble attitude
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
somewhere; in some respects; in some way
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
innocent; cherubic; childlike
elegance; refinement; grace; aroma
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
compatibility; coexistence; standing together; balancing (e.g. work and family)
in the fire; in the flames; burning (something); throwing into the fire; committing to the flames
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
so; therefore; and; (and) then
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
your home; your residence; you (referring to one's equal; epistolary style)
to ask; to enquire; to query
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
what kind of; what sort of; what
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness