to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
to swindle out of; to cheat out of; to defraud of; to misrepresent oneself as; to pretend to be; to assume (a name or title)
penal servitude; serving time in prison; military service; forced labor; compulsory service
death penalty; capital punishment
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
news; word; tidings; omen
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
stabbing to death; putting out
way to die; means of dying; quality of one's death
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
contest of strength; trial of strength
this world; this life; world of the living
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
to conceal one's true nature or feelings; to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
to comb down; to smooth down
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally