severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
acting ability; talent as a performer
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
waste of time; killing time
germ; germs; bacteria; something harmful; vermin
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
skating (esp. ice); skate; skates
to do for (the sake of someone else)
extensive knowledge; erudition
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; cannabis
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection
to form a group; to form a bunch
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
noisy; loud; boisterous; turbulent; unsettled; restless
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
essence; true nature; substance; reality
so; therefore; for that reason; if so; if that is the case; in that case
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon