to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
people; citizens; subjects; folk
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
complete stranger; total stranger
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
decoration; ornament; trimmings
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
demonstration; verification; substantiation; actual proof
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
those (near the second person)
fully prepared; all ready
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words