(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
cesspool; sink; manure sink
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
consideration; taking into account
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
easy to read; legible; clear
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
bodily sensation; sense; experience
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)
exploitation; overuse; abuse
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to blow out; to spout out
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
choices; alternatives; options
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves; preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way