surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
either way; in any case; one way or another
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
to make a speech; to address
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake
exaggerated; overblown; overdone
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
big-boned; sturdily built; stout; solid (plan, storyline, etc.)
outward appearance; apparent
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops
simple honesty; tactless frankness
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
one-on-one fighting sport (without weapons); combat sport; martial art
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
cannot suppress one's anger; cannot stomach
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
false accusation; trumped up-charge; pretext; statement that cannot be retracted; saying something one cannot take back
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; hammy (acting); over-the-top; clumsy
contrived; false-sounding
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
and yet; though; when; in spite of