to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
crushing; squashing; crumpling; squishing; with a smash; with a crunch
virgin; virginity; virgin (e.g. snow); unspoiled; pure
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
radiant smile; contented smile
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to dream (i.e. while asleep); to have a dream; to dream (of the future); to have a fleeting experience
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to lose heart; to become discouraged; to be crestfallen; to be utterly disheartened
(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether
last night; yesterday evening
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
firmly rooted; deep-seated
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
fine weather; fair weather
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
otherwise; or else; if not
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
maid; helper; help; assistance
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside; aside