to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face
in one's own way or style
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
reverse; inversion; upside down; unreasonable; absurd; wrong
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
please (give me); please (do for me)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
agitation; stirring; whipping; beating
compensation; reparation; price (of achieving a goal); cost; paying compensation on someone's behalf; compensation
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
way (of doing); manner; method
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
princess; daughter of a nobleman
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
simmering; (boiling) gently
to boil; to be boiling hot; to be on a rolling boil
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
ardour; ardor; passion; fervour; fervor
face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
if it is (the case that ...)