life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
many; much; plenty; hardly
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
to win the prize; to win the ring
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
difficult to approach; inaccessible
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
family quarrel; quarrel between parent and child
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
plaster cast; cast; gypsum; plaster of Paris
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
how much; how many; to what extent; oh my god; how; what the
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
drama queen; (lit.) tragic heroine
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
time around sunset; early evening
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
unable to speak; inarticulate; mute; speechless; tongue-tied
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)