to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to get along well together; to be close to each other
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
tone (of voice); manner of talking
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
after that; afterwards; thereafter
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
murder; killing; murderer
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
to get used (to); to get familiar with; to get skillful with
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
severe punishment; rigorous measures
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy