to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
through a wall; on the other side of a wall
to relate; to narrate; to describe; to confer (a rank)
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
air hole; windhole; ventilator
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to get on well with (someone)
moment; brief space of time
interest (in something); enthusiasm
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
to take great pains; to make every effort; to rack one's brains; to be concerned; to worry
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
supply; provision; raising; procurement
ventilation; communication (within an organisation); openness