to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
no matter how much time passes
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
such; like that; in that way
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
before one knows; unnoticed; unawares
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to be embarrassed for a reply
speech; eloquence; manner of speaking; manner of expression
both eloquent and skilled
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
control; check; restraint; inhibition
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
guidance; leadership; leading the way
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
entire world; whole world; world stage
(political) power; authority; influence
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
(festivity) page; baby; child; (arch.) boys kept by pederasts
big talk; boasting; bragging
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
reason; cause; history; origin