mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
to rise into importance; to gain strength; (lit.) to raise one's head
to get along well with; to make a go of it
to be injured; to sustain a wound
thunderstruck; hit by a thunderbolt; struck by lightning
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
rare; extraordinary; singular
to be quick-witted; to be resourceful
decision; determination; resolution
tendency; trend; inclination
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
to hand (over); to deliver in person
unexpected; contrary to expectations; unforeseen
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
on the occasion of; at the time of
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
downpour; pouring rain; heavy rain; pelting rain; cloudburst
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
use; utilization; utilisation; application
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
to hit hard; to strike hard
to pause; to have a short intermission
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
to take the blame; to take responsibility; to assume liability; to bear the burden
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
deadpan face; expressionless white face; po-faced