go on!; right!; here goes!
looking depressed; long face
spoiler; revealing important plot points of a story; spoiling a story
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
production (e.g. play); direction
nine parts; nine percent; almost
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
immediate reply; quick answer; ready agreement
byway; bypath; byroad; loophole; excuse
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
last piece of the day's programme; last act of a play; comic dialogue as the last item in vaudeville, music hall, etc.
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
SM; S&M; sado-masochism; shopping mall
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
good feeling; feeling good
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
dull sound; muffled sound
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
son of a bitch; piece of shit
to beat to death; to kill
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
excess flesh; surplus fat; flab
logistical support; combat service support