to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
false accusation; trumped up-charge; pretext; statement that cannot be retracted; saying something one cannot take back
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
long ago; a long time ago; already
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
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
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
button (clothing); push-button; button
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
taking leave (of a visited place); leaving; going home; leaving one's employment; quitting one's job; being dismissed
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault