to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
pride; dignity; self-respect
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
(in) his way; peculiar to him
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
debt collector; bill collector; repo man
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to appease; to suppress; to calm
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
to grimace; to make a wry face
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
unidentified flying object; UFO
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
to yield to temptation; to succumb
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
to be no match for; to not hold a candle to
creative work (e.g. artistic, literary)
inattention; absent-mindedness