to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson
unskilled; not very good at
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
retention; maintenance; preservation
scripture; passage from scripture
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
vomiting blood; hematemesis
puddle of blood; pool of blood
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
how admirably; how wonderfully; incredibly well; splendidly
acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason
whim; caprice; vagary; eccentricity
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
large and small matters; particulars; details; greatness and smallness; circumstances
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
obliteration; annihilation
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
wriggling; squirming; writhing; maneuvering (behind the scenes; of insignificant people); manoeuvring; planning mischief
snake in one's bosom; treacherous friend
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
fight to the death; mortal combat; deathmatch
loser; defeated person; the defeated
legal wife; her child; main family
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
to carry on; to go on with one's life; to keep alive; to stay alive; to survive
to reveal one's true nature; to show one's true colours; to give oneself away; to be exposed (of a lie, etc.)
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
considerably (beyond one's expectations); unexpectedly; surprisingly; contrary to one's expectations
that kind; competition; match
to curse; to cast a spell; to haunt; to cause a bad result; to bring about a negative outcome
drop in the bucket; pittance; chicken feed; insignificant amount; (lit.) sparrow tears
substitute article; back-up
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady