how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
at least; at most; (even) just
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
refusing to budge; adamant; intransigent; unyielding
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
dozens; scores of; decades
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
pathetic; sad; sorrowful; grievous
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
to fulfill one's responsibilities
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to spill over and fall; to scatter (petals, leaves, etc.)
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
long ago; a long time ago; already
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon
unpleasant; disagreeable; abominable; unlucky; inauspicious; ominous
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
genuine article; real thing; real deal
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
nostril; nostrils; naris; nares
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
starting; engaging; expenses; costs; attack (esp. a corner approach in the game of go); barb
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
whichever one chooses; either way