meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to speak; to say; to vocalize
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
person concerned; interested party; related party
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
nose for profit; commercial spirit; flair for making money through business
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
one eye; one of one's eyes
to close (one's eyes); to shut
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to grow up; to become an adult
deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted