stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
choices; alternatives; options
parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement; views that never cross
finally; in the end; after all that; eventually; on top of all that
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
what kind of; what sort of; what
to be embarrassed; to lose face
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
to bring (someone into a place); to lead into
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
both hands; both arms; ten
trembling slightly; quivering softly; swaying gently; softly; springy
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)