to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
with a start; with a jump
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
both hands; both arms; ten
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
presumption; assumption; estimation
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
insight; power of observation
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
association; society; organization; organisation
to achieve; to win; to gain; to attain
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
possible; likely; probable
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
strong-willed; strong of heart
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse