even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
matter causing distress; something causing worry
strong pressure; heavy pressure
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
sleeplessness; insomnia; wakefulness
every evening; every night
nausea; sickness in the stomach
to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare
public acknowledgment; public acknowledgement; public recognition; commendation; awarding
honorable certificate; honourable certificate
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
child's tear-stained face
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to tear up and throw away
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
settlement (financial); squaring accounts; liquidation; ending (a relationship); breaking up (with)
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
link; directory entry; rink
endless; boundless; everlasting
to run about; to rush about
to think constantly about; to dwell on
to line up; to put in a row; to add (to a group); to accept (as a member of an organization, etc.); to link; to put together
generic; general purpose; all-purpose
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
going straight on; going straight ahead
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
suspension; pause; temporary halt; stopping (at an intersection, railway crossing, etc.)
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept