to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
unskilled; clumsy; lousy; poor; awkward; shitty
to raise one's voice; to shout
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
reason; circumstances; grounds; because of; due to; as a result of
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
to be violated; to be corrupted; to be polluted; to be stained
pollution; contamination; corruption; graft
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
one revolution; one rotation
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
about this time; about now
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to let (someone) take hold of your hand
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
both (people); the two of them
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
last ray of hope; only hope
to shoot through (a wall, the heart, etc.); to go through; to pierce; to hit (e.g. the bull's-eye)
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale