unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to become tense; to become serious; to become sober; sobering; bracing
to joke around; to do and say ridiculous things
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
all night long; all through the night
without showing any sign of; without giving the slightest indication of; without saying anything of; without breathing a word of
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
multi-course menu; multi-course dining
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
ringing; throbbing violently
to fix (a time, date, etc.); to set; to expect; to hope for; to resolve (to do); to decide upon
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
to point upward; to look upward; to improve
to come back (of an illness, cold weather, etc.); to return; to recur; to happen again
to say no more; to sink into silence
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
adaptability; capacity to adapt; ability to adjust
exit; way out; outlet; vent
to solicit; to demand; to extort
retreat; retirement; depression (hole)
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
tuft of hair under the temple; sideburns; sidelocks
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
to bend; to warp; to curve
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
hook; hook bracket (Japanese quotation mark)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to become coarse (e.g. of a texture); to turn rough; to turn gritty; to become sandy
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
stay calm; don't be rushed; don't be flustered