paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
(even) if only a little; to some extent; in the slightest way
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
mark; sign; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to
utmost limits; extremity; limit
true character; real nature
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
individual; private person; personal; natural person
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
complexion; colour; color; blood red
instead; but (on the other hand)
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
to get goosebumps; to be deeply moved (so that one gets goosebumps); to get chills; to feel shivers
to hold fast; to protect to the end
permanent; perpetual; lasting
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
to help each other; to cooperate
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
lump of meat; piece of flesh; human body
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
next time it will be me who needs your help; when times are tough, we should help each other; we are all in this together
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
to appear uneasy; to appear anxious
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
men; manservant; male attendants to an actor
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; pointless exercise; waste of time; (something that is) too little, too late; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (of letters)
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to recover consciousness; to come to
quite; utterly; really; completely
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses