pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
without; but if; otherwise; or else
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
I have nothing to do with it
to engage in a heated discussion
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
perishable foods; perishables
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to knock down; to send flying
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
unreasonably stubborn; not knowing when to give up
autonomy (philosophy); self-control
dark clouds; black clouds
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
to order; to command; to appoint
frame; framework; outline
to trample; to crush underfoot
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
fury; frenzy; madness; wildness
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
(a) jump; splashes (usu. of mud); upward turn at the bottom (e.g. of a vertical stroke of a kanji or of a hairdo); close (e.g. of a theatrical performance); breakup
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending