to abuse; to exploit to the full; to give free rein to
poor (living); barely continuing; just scraping along; very narrow
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
to cross the line; to go too far
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
the relation of master to servant
cancellation of a contract
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
sexual frigidity; insensitivity; indifference
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
to appreciate; to be thankful
suggestion; hint; implication
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
king; monarch; ruler; champion
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
we have a result!; game over!; match!
involuntarily; instinctively; without realizing; unconsciously
assuming that ...; supposing that ...
good-for-nothing; worthless
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
identical; same; one and the same; fair; equal treatment; without discrimination
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
bright (esp. of the moon); broad and empty
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain