that's the way it is; such is life
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
almost (did); nearly (did)
on and after; from ... onward; since
-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as ...; expresses a command; (arch.) to be; (arch.) indicates completion or continuation of an action
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
binding; regulation; limit; binding period (e.g. phone or broadband contract); minimum contract term
from here; from this place
steel; sword steel; sword
link; connection; filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.); thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; hedging
practice kit; practice board; practice partner; training partner
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
menu; schedule; program; menu
revenge; having a second go (at something)
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
click-clack; clickety-click; clicking sound; clattering sound
availability (of rooms, parking, appointments, etc.)
value; worth; virtue; blessing
macaron (meringue-based sandwich cookie); French macaroon
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
recovery; regaining; getting back; retrieval; restoration; revival
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
on the gentle side; somewhat meek; rather quiet
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; requesting a video review (of a referee's call)
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, crisis, etc.); overcoming; surmounting; bringing under control
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
might as well; sure, why not; why not use this occasion to ...
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous