to give up searching (for someone or something)
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
one by one; one at a time; in turn
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
cannibalism (in animals); feeding on each other; mutually harmful competition; internecine struggle; dog-eat-dog competition
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
very improbable; vanishingly unlikely; only with a miracle
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
to put into effect; to put into practice
feather decoration; plume
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
probe each other; sound each other out
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
out of character; unlike one
foster parent; foster parents; (pet) caretaker
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
to stay calm; to keep cool
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
to achieve; to win; to gain; to attain
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
empirical; from experience
to undergo great hardships; to waste away from great effort and worry
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to