to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
minority group (party); minority
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
usually; under usual circumstances
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
minimum; at the very least
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
still; even now; to this day
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
present continuous tense; present progressive form
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
black; black go stone; guilt; guilty person
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
several years; a few years
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
remedy for a cold; cold medicine
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to stare at with a fixed gaze; to glare
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
feelings; thoughts; meaning
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
personal use; private use; private business; personal business
to frame; to falsely accuse of a crime
innocence; guiltlessness; absence of the fact; insubstantiality; (arch.) insincerity; (arch.) dishonesty
bet; wager; stake; gamble
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction