relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
the opposite direction; the other way
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
any more; any further; any better; any longer
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
mode (musical mode, mode of probability distribution, state of physical system); fashion
to freeze (in fear, surprise, etc.); to cower; to flinch; to shrink up; to shrink; to shrivel up
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
spine; backbone; spinal column
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
to get one's head around; to think about
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
up until now; as recently as the present
distance; interval; gap; difference; estrangement
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
moderate; proper; just right
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
together; at the same time; same; identical