to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
pessimism; disappointment
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to get narrower; to contract
sound of bells or drums reverberating; sound of water or waves resounding
sitting with one knee drawn up
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
depravity; corruption; degradation
to jaunt around; to play around; to visit one place after another without effect
to feel oneself indebted to
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
however; having said that; but
studying very hard; studying like mad
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
strategic point; crucial time; watershed; crunch
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
previous engagement; prior contract
short trip; brief journey; excursion
business hotel; cheap but conveniently located hotel with only basic conveniences, targeted at business travellers
measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement
follow-up service; after-sales follow up
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
sleeping together; sleeping with; sharing a bed
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
with that; on that note; altogether; ending at that point; cut off there
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting