completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
cased; boxed; precious; cherished; girl who has been sheltered from the world; one's special talent
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
to make frantic efforts; to make an all-out effort; to try desperately
bitter tears; (lit.) tears of blood
blood, sweat and tears; (lit.) sweat of blood
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to freeze (in fear, surprise, etc.); to cower; to flinch; to shrink up; to shrink; to shrivel up
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
long-cherished desire; satisfaction (from achieving one's desire)
when it comes to ...; as for ...
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to clear up; to become cloudless
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
sweet and sour; bittersweet (feeling)
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to become sated; to become satiated; to have one's fill
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
progress; advance; improvement; development
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk; to get plastered
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility