to run out of; to dry up; to be depleted; to hit the bottom; to bottom out
to be stingy (with); to skimp (on)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
most part; greater part; majority
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
absolutely; positively; decidedly
to say no more; to sink into silence
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
leaving somebody behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
handsome youth (male); pretty boy
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to appease; to suppress; to calm
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish