to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to breathe while sleeping
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
handyman; utility man; odd-job man
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
sudden reversal (of behavior, opinion, attitude, etc.); about-face; flip-flop
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
be (that) as it may; having said that
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
reproduction; duplication; reprinting
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
inexpert or untrained eyes
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
operation; functioning; running
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
section; cross section; profile
degradation over time; time-related deterioration
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
between times; when there's a spare moment
periodic check; periodic inspection; routine inspection
broken into small fragments; smashed to atoms; fragments and splinters; smithereens
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
to swoop down; to glide down; to fly down; to land gently (on); to alight (on)
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
unable to leave the work at hand; right in the middle of something; tied up; busy