unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
long ago; already; a long time ago
done; just done; just finished
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
with a start; with a jump
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
cease-fire; truce; armistice
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
stupid brat; son of a bitch
soft; fragile; weak; poorly built; insubstantial
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
spirit; heart; disposition
(with a) start; fright; alarm
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
tradition; legend; folklore
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
bound hand and foot; hedged in (e.g. by restrictions); immobile
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
to prowl after; to keep watch on
sudden change; complete change
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance