to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
to lose completely; to waste; to let slip away
error; mistake; slip; bug
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
though; even if; whether ... or ...
troublesome; pain in the butt
to search for; to seek for; to look for
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
nothing but; none other than
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
incoherent; vague; silly; foolish
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
to fling off; to throw off; to cast aside; to abandon; to throw to the winds
plaintive; piteous; doleful
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten