ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
to pierce through; to break through
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to become decrepit and ugly with age
tail (animal); tail end; tip
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
physical condition; state of health
to chase; to run after; to pursue
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
future (usually near); prospects
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration
existing (between); interposition; intervention; involvement
rising; developing; emergent; burgeoning; new
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
automatic pilot; autopilot; automatic control
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
personality; character; individuality; personhood
to underrate; to make light of
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to fall into (someone's) hands; to fall under someone's control; to become someone's property (e.g. of an object)
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
wicked heart; evil design
how can (one) do something
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
the last moment; the very end
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
care; precaution; guarding; caution
having gone too far to turn back
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
environment; circumstance
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging