being empty-handed; being penniless; having no capital (for starting a business)
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
practice; experience; habituation; being used to; being comfortable with; being experienced in
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
hostility; animosity; enmity
to gain a victory; to win
coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to exchange blows; to hit each other; to punch each other; to fight
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
basis; grounds; base (of operations); base (of a group of stones)
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)
to become slightly sweaty; to sweat a little; to become moist with sweat
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
the same rank; equality; apposition
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)