self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
surely; certainly; without doubt
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
hiding one's embarrassment
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
to have the privilege of doing
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
to put on airs; to swagger; to act self-importantly
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to recall; to remember; to recollect
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
one country; whole country; hotheaded; stubborn
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
to awake from one's sleep
blood vessel; blood relationship
to get thin; to taper off
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why