having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
to squeeze out; to wring out
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
serious look (on one's face); straight face
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
base of the throat; bottom of the neck
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to dye; to colour; to color
crying loudly; bawling; wailing; crying one's eyes out (without making noise); breaking into a flood of tears; crying buckets
son (of others); boy; young master; green young man from a well-to-do family; young man innocent of the ways of the world
older sister; elder sister
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
to pass (of time); to elapse
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
genius; prodigy; natural gift
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
insertion; incorporation; infixing
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
while; even though; despite
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)