to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
tendency; trend; inclination
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
in that manner; like that
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
to sniff out; to get wind of
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
clear writing; specification
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
test; trial; ordeal; tribulation
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly
price; cost; value; worth; value
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
self-deprecating; self-mocking
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
to lose sight of; to miss
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute