being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
physical work; manual labour (labor)
physical condition; state of health
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
manual labor; manual labour; toil; Labour Party
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
muscle stiffness (esp. in shoulders)
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
hospitality industry; service trade (hotel and restaurant); service industry
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
remainder; remnant; not very; not much; too much; excessively
elder sister; older female friend
to smoke (a cigarette); to behave as ...; to accelerate; to rev up
to be moved to the point of tears; to be touched
3000; three thousand; many
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to lose an easy game; to suffer an unexpected defeat; to lose information
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard