at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
with a crack (e.g. branches, knuckles)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
malicious; scheming; black-hearted; cruel (contrary to outward behavior); sly; black-hearted
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
happy tears; tears of joy
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
squeezing something tightly; sound made by someone (or something) being squeezed; criticizing someone severely; sound made by someone being criticized; hug
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
vein (visible under the skin); bulging veins (esp. in the head)
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting (a difficulty); overcoming; exceeding; passing
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
escaping the summer heat; going somewhere cooler during the summer; summering
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
it hasn't been long since
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
imperial villa; royal villa; detached palace
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
what time; (lit.) which hour
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement