to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
regret; remorse; repentance; contrition
sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
quiet; still; surreptitious
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in (e.g. mud); to get bogged down in; to get lodged in
pert; tomboyish; impudent; (arch.) gallant; (arch.) chivalrous
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
affable; sociable; friendly
self-torturing; masochistic
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
quarrel; trouble; dispute
take (e.g. in film-making)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another
three times; thrice; third (interval)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)