to put one's strength into
keeping silent; saying nothing at all
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to half-rise to one's feet
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
right side; right-hand side
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
to take a breath; to take a short rest
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
disorder; disturbance; unrest
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
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
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
chamber maid; female servant; area around the hips; waist area
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?