distress; wretched condition
someone; a certain person
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
since when; from when; how long
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
common gull (Larus canus); gull (Laridae spp.); seagull
to exchange wooing cries; to cry (howl) to each other
high window; clerestory window
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to strike a pose (in kabuki); to assume a posture; to make a proud gesture; to put on an air of confidence; to speak boastfully
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; one's forte
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
natural; inborn; innate; inherent; characteristic
and so; therefore; for that reason
passage in a discourse; one section; one scene
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to become damaged; to break; to worsen; to spoil (one's mood); to decrease; to diminish (profits, gains)
good policy; wise policy; best plan
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
from the viewpoint of; according to
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
feeling of a house or a room
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
filling; packing; stuffing; filling; (dental) filling
couch; bench; ottoman; settee
card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; card; program
play; playing; pleasure; amusement; play (in a mechanism, e.g. a steering wheel); slack
to amuse oneself; to make merry