to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
nothing but; except; no more than
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason
but; however; although; though
individual; private person; personal; natural person
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
carbonated drink; fizzy drink; soda
feeling of food or drink going down the throat
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
so; therefore; and; (and) then
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
clerk; (bureau, post-office) staff
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
contraband (goods); prohibited goods
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
source; origin; exit; way out; (appropriate) moment to come out; (right) time to appear
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
source; origin; provenance; birthplace
to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
tedious; boring; being fed up with
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow