to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
Dobermann (dog breed); Doberman pinscher
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
hybrid; crossbreed; mongrel
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
preparations for returning (home)
sincerely; earnestly; wholeheartedly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
physical condition; state of health; shape
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
little finger; pinky; fourth (occ. fifth) finger; little toe
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
opinion; intention; thought
still (continuing); as ever; further
with repeated sharp blows; whack after whack; strictly; harshly; vigorously; singlemindedly
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)