to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
environment; surroundings; circumstances
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
snapping back (at someone) despite being in the wrong; getting mad back
according to (depending on) the mood of the moment; as one's fancy dictates
display; (computer) display; monitor
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; full provision
bi (ancient Chinese artifact; flat jade or glass disc with a circular hole in the centre)
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
bright; cheerful; in high spirits; clear (sky); cloudless; sunny
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to be sacrificed; to become a victim (of); to fall victim (to); to lose one's life
everything turning out fine; the whole thing being settled
not caring; not giving a damn
a little; a bit; slightly
patience; endurance; perseverance
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
discharging (electrically; e.g. of a battery); electrical discharge; discharge
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)