to decline (of morals, character, etc.); to become vulgar (e.g. of a conversation); to stoop (to); to be ruined; to go under; to fall (into hell)
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
that day; the very same day
longed-for; anxiously awaited
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
to project; to show (on a screen); to portray; to depict; to reflect (the times, mood, etc.)
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
good humour (humor); good mood
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
feeling good; feeling pleasant
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; extreme
discipline; training; teaching manners
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!
for this very reason; that is exactly why
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction