cushion; cushion (to soften the blow); mitigation
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
to sit cross-legged; to sit at ease
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
the earth below; the ground below; this world (as opposed to heaven)
temporary; transitory; short-lived
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
honorable death; death without surrender; honorable defeat; trying but being utterly beaten; being completely rejected when professing one's love
Chinese white olive (Canarium album); olive (Olea europea)
byway; bypath; byroad; loophole; way out (of trouble); excuse
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
way out; means to escape; escape route
confusion; distraction; derangement
storehouse; warehouse; godown
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
to find; to discover; to come across; to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
explosive; blasting powder
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
explosion; detonation; blast; outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)
imprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent; inconsiderate; inappropriate
destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
decisive game; important bout; crucial match
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
used article (esp. clothes)
(very) cheap; (very) inexpensive; cut-price; bargain (price)
reason; logic; sense; truth; right