to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
carefully; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
to spew venom; to speak ill (of people)
resentment; indignation; anger
nature; property; disposition
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
what little ... one has; tiny amount of; paltry
general idea; concept; notion
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
speech; eloquence; manner of speaking; manner of expression
interference; intervention; meddling
measuring container; measure; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid; cell of a grid; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner
mound; heap; hillock; burial mound; tomb; tumulus
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
being surrounded by enemies on all sides; being betrayed (forsaken) by everybody
covering; protection; backing; relief
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
script; libretto; scenario
imposing stance; daunting pose
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
gem; jewel; precious stone
to swoop down upon; to fly down; to alight
swan (Cygnus spp.); white-feathered bird
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene