to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
really; truly; indeed; good grief
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
inside one's heart; in one's mind
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to do for (the sake of someone else)
one's physical safety; personal security
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
preference; priority; precedence