to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
(sink) deeply (into mud, snow, etc.); (thrust) deeply (into a soft object); (involved) too deeply (in a matter, relationship, etc.); drenched; soaked; (arch.) extremely (drunk)
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
turtle (esp. a sea turtle); turtleneck sweater
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to incorporate; to include; to fill (a vessel) with
one way or the other; either way
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
sharp parting remark; parting threat
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
habu (Trimeresurus flavoviridis); yellow-spotted pit viper
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to rise; to erect; to get up
finally; in the end; on top of all that
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
rack; ruck (rugby); lac; luck
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
(not) merely; (not) simply