tune (melody, piece of music)
to form a pair (pairs); to partner
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them
brute; beast; monster; inhuman person; ungrateful person
shades of night; night scene
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
to smile a smile of satisfaction
denouement; ending; conclusion; (grand) finale
to be conceited; to be stuck up; to be full of oneself; to be cocky
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
to await; to wait for; to expect
to part left and right; to open out
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
justice; fairness; impartiality
authority; power; influence; (an) authority (on); expert
eagle (Accipitridae family)
sense of values; values; value system
to wish to go well; to have good intentions
trudging (along); plodding; slowly and with heavy steps
(Japanese-style) living room
can't help; won't make much difference
growing thin in the face; becoming hollow-cheeked; having a haggard face; becoming emaciated; becoming gaunt
plaster cast; cast; gypsum; plaster of Paris
to move around; to move about; to get around
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
to forget to say; to forget to mention
doorknob; door knob; door handle
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment