to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
the point just before; the point of doing; the verge of happening
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
entreaty; supplication; petition
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
dealing with; coping with
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
late at night; at a late hour
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
course; route; path; process; means
final adjustment; final coordination
looking pale; looking unwell
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)