brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
to exchange; to interchange
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
witnessing; observing; sighting
living thing; living creature; animal; life
male; manly; brave; larger (of the two); greater; (arch.) man
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
remains; leavings; remnant; surplus
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink
to do something with painful reluctance; (lit.) to have one's hair pulled from behind
to lower one's voice; to speak more softly
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
aloes wood (Taxus cuspidata var. nana); aloes-wood perfume; aloes-wood incense
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
grasp; catch; understanding
difficult to ...; hard to ...
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
article; news story; report; account
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
suspension; pause; temporary halt; stopping (at an intersection, railway crossing, etc.)