funny story; funny anecdote
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
simmer; bubble out; flow out
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
passion; temper; irritability
quick-tempered; having little patience; impatient
is something that; is that which
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
personality; character; individuality; personhood
how long; how much; to what extent
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
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
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
to kick away; to kick off; to kick hard; to refuse curtly; to reject outright
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
whispering into a person's ear
neglecting; leaving alone
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to fall in love (with); to love
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
man's weeping (esp. someone not prone to tears)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
if you think about it; come to think of it
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
to be kind to; to treat kindly
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker