end of a road; end of a street
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
fate; chance; relationship; tie
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature
passing; (person) who happens to pass by; (place) that one happens to pass by; casual (e.g. romance); momentary
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
(by force of) circumstances
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
to fail; to blunder; to mess up; to be dismissed; to be fired
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to feel blessed to be in one's position; to be thankful for one's good fortune
another attempt; another try; second attempt
very cautious (watchful, vigilant); taking every possible precaution
finally; after great pains; at last; just barely
receiving (from a superior); bestowed
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
one's background; one's history; one's circumstances; one's merit; asset; strong point
(any) more; further; in addition (to this); at this stage; now; now that things have come to this
can't be helped (of situation, reason, etc.); unavoidable
to ask for instructions; to ask for someone's opinion; to inquire of; to invoke an oracle; to consult an oracle
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to sit upright; to sit up straight; to take a defiant attitude; to become aggressive; to take the offensive
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
formulaic; stereotyped; hackneyed
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to attack; to destroy; to defeat; to conquer; to avenge
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
inside of a helmet; hidden circumstances
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
item; article; dish; course; finest item
half-sitting posture; half-standing posture; half-rising posture; stooping position