to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
like this; in this way; as you see
in low spirits; dejected; sad
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
second day of the month; two days
meeting place; assembly hall
presence; sitting with; being with
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to
to settle a matter; to get even with someone
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
to bear responsibility for; to be liable for; to answer for; to take the blame for
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
pursuing liability; finding out who is at fault; trying to pin the blame on someone
to draw the line; to set a boundary; to make a clear distinction
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
to discuss; to talk together
to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
determination; resolution
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to cease; to stop; to be over
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
assistance; backing; support; aiding and abetting (a crime); abetment
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
jail sentence; imprisonment
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
release (from custody); discharge; liberation; setting free; letting go; letting off
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated