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
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
reproachful; hateful; bitter
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
at least; at most; (even) just
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
just because; even if; even though
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
veil of darkness; curtain of night
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
killing two birds with one stone; serving two ends
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
night view; night skyline; nightscape
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
nightlife districts; drinking districts
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance; thin soup of fish or shellfish boiled in seawater
to get encouraged; to become heightened in spirits; to recover one's strength
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
dwelling; house; residence; living; life
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation