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
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape
PET bottle (clear plastic beverage bottle)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
thirst; craving; thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.); hunger
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
carrot and stick; (lit.) candy and whip
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
door; gate; opening; title page
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
meaning; significance; sense
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
in the meanwhile; during the time