whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
study (for a role); preparation for a part (in a play, etc.)
world view; outlook on the world; Weltanschauung (philosophy); appearance of a world (e.g. in fiction)
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to be conspicuous; to stand out
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
some people; a few people; several people
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
lazy; idle; indolent; slothful
laborer (labourer); construction worker; coolie
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
serious reflection; soul-searching; penitence
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
sad; wretched; deplorable
grudge; complaint; reproach
with these words; while saying
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
please; somehow or other; one way or another
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)