a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
mental; psychological; physical
symptoms; condition (of a patient)
emotional scars; mental trauma
to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away
spirit; heart; disposition
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
near; close; beside; third person
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
whole area; surrounding area; all around; everywhere; all over the place
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
feigned tears; crocodile tears
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
lightly; easily; carelessly
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
several times; several degrees
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
without; but if; otherwise; or else
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
time of death; one's final hour; one's end
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
sovereign; emperor; monarch
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
bottomless; unlimited; immeasurable; inexhaustible
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
ongoing; in progress; afoot
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of