shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
not caring; not giving a damn
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
to be branded a ...; to be labelled a ...
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
emotional wall; internal barrier
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
I agree with you; it is as (someone) says
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
thin veneer; hasty preparation; knowledge or skill learned as a stopgap; re-tempering a dull sword (so that it looks as if it's sharp, but is actually unusable)
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
consideration; taking into account
to be talked about behind one's back
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
emotional scars; mental trauma
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis (philosophy)
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect