sorry; apologetic; remorseful
to keep away; to keep at a distance
trembling slightly; quivering softly; swaying gently; softly; springy
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
firmly; solidly; heartily
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
not a chance; not likely; no way; oh no; yuck; eew
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (a request); to accept; to hear (a prayer); to comply with (a demand)
contrary to one's expectations
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse; to use as grounds (for); to use as a shield; to shelter behind; to hide behind
very mean (sneaky); extremely unsportsmanlike
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
assistance; backing; reinforcements
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
to lose strength; to become weak; to wither; to droop; to feel demotivated; to lose interest
likability; favorability; popularity
property; fortune; assets
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
talking about memories; reminiscences
to incorporate; to include; to fill (a vessel) with
excellent plan; best policy
if so; in that case; in that situation
killing two birds with one stone
(swimming) pool; pool (cue sport); pooling (money, resources, etc.); pool (price ring)
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
summer season; summer; summertime
how; in what way; how about; questionable
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
an issue being settled; a case being closed
attentively; with great attention to detail (e.g. when teaching); patiently
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
death penalty; capital punishment