patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
human emotions (joy, anger, grief and pleasure)
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
devotion; dedication; self-sacrifice
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
higher rank; better position
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
in some way; somehow or other; somewhere or other
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
abandonment; giving up; bargain sale; selling off cheaply; edge (e.g. of an architectural member); boundary
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to shut out one's opponents; to stop the other side from scoring
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
welcome!; nice to see you!
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)