pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
broken; interrupted; disconnected; intermittent; fragmentary; discontinuous
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
unqualified; without qualifications
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
to put an end (to); to bring to an end; to close the books (on); (lit.) to put a period (at the end of a sentence)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
(corrugated) cardboard; cardboard box; carton
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
to discuss; to talk together
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
to squeeze out; to wring out
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
haggardness; emaciation; wasting away; being tired out; being worn out; exhaustion
all present; all concerned; all of us
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
with a start; with a jump
to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
ex-girlfriend; former girlfriend
to be kind to; to treat kindly
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
sweet and sour; bittersweet (feeling)
rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises