to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
serious reflection; soul-searching; penitence
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
pale; pallid; bluish-white
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to cave in; to become depressed; to sink
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
frequency; number of times; incidence; degree (e.g. temperature); strength (e.g. alcohol, lens, etc.)
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
matter causing distress; something causing worry
unprecedented; never seen before
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
fanatic; fanatic believer; zealot
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
guardian; mentor; protector
establishment; settlement
attachment (to); tenacity of purpose
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
(how) many times; (how) often
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
if so; in that case; in that situation
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to think too much; to be over-concerned
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap