hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to become pale; to turn pale
insult; affront; disgrace; sexual assault; rape
to torment; to harass; to tease
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
return match (esp. boxing); rematch
matter of time; question of time
to appoint; to assign; to designate
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to prowl after; to keep watch on
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
though; notwithstanding; although
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
Chinese matrimony vine (Lycium chinense); Chinese wolfberry; goji
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
how long; how much; to what extent
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
systematic; organized; organizational
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
tension; mental strain; nervousness
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted