as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
difficult to ...; hard to ...
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
to grimace; to make a wry face; to contort one's face
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
else; in addition; besides
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
anyway; anyhow; setting aside ...; regardless of ...; really; truly
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
to put (wood, coal, paper, etc.) into the fire; to throw on the fire; to add to the fire; to burn
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
street stall; stand; booth
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
hey!; say!; I say!; I; me
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
one round; one turn; one size (larger or smaller); one cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest