recompense; indemnity; atonement
to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
to escape death; to be saved from death
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
way out; means to escape; escape route
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
kowtow (bow made from a kneeling position wherein the forehead touches the ground)
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to threaten; to terrify; to frighten
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
causing a stir; causing a commotion; making a fuss; troublemaker; person who causes a stir
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
to square one's shoulders (in order to intimidate)
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
standing figure; standing posture; dancing pose
condition; situation; prospects
to make up one's mind; to be determined
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
troubled face; worried expression
forbidding mentioning (something to others); imposing silence (on); ordering (someone) to keep quiet; hush money
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
tidal hour; right time (to do something); opportunity; chance
sooner or later; in time; eventually
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
to call; to name; to call oneself ...; to go by the name of ...; to purport (to be); to profess
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
eccentric; crank; weirdo; oddball
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
as if nothing had happened
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to throw; to toss; to fling; to abandon (one's work); to give up; to lay aside
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
that's true; of course; obviously