magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
gentlemanly; well-mannered; well-bred; gentlemanlike
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
the way back; the way home; return trip
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
wearing one's hair in braids
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
unclean; dirty; unsanitary; indecent; dirty (story, money, etc.); obscene
living thing; living creature; animal; life
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
even though; despite; when
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
moustache; beard; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; quiet; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild; temperate
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
brutal; cruel; merciless; ruthless; cold-blooded
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking