abusive language; violent language; wild words
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
irrational (line of) argument
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow
manners; etiquette; polite behaviour
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
to recover; to rally; to improve; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to shift (a bag, etc.) from one hand to the other
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
things to be washed; (dirty) dishes; laundry; washing
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
water supply; water service; channel; strait; water course; waterway
detailed inspection; thorough examination; checking
to complain persistently; to gripe; to grumble; to die
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
sly; cunning; sneaky; miserly; mean; stingy
suggestion; hint; implication
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
miniature light bulb; midget lamp
quietly; slowly; gracefully
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
society; company; the public; the world
to gather; to collect; to assemble
coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone