story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
self-torturing; masochistic
to talk; to carry meaning
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward; after a brief interval
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
present; gift; to give a present or gift
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
to encamp; to take up positions
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
surrounding at a distance
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less