to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
by sheer strength; by brute force
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
and yet; though; when; in spite of
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
tall figure; high stature
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
to thrust before; to thrust at
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
general situation; general trend; general tendency; way things are moving; current (of the times); tide (e.g. of public opinion)
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
brute; beast; monster; inhuman person; ungrateful person
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
lapel badge; collar badge
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to intervene; to stop (something)
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to stiffen; to become stiff
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
congestion (with blood); hyperemia; hyperaemia
disorder; disturbance; unrest
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty