to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
generously; liberally; magnanimously
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to become animated; to liven up; to become active
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
standard; set; routine; decided
wearing wooden clogs; floatplane
to arrive home; to return
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
to give candid advice; to give harsh but honest advice; to admonish
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
way one walks; one's walk
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
wrong direction; different direction (from what one expected)
tasteful; elegant; refined; charming; attractive
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
root; joint; base; crotch
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
bleeding; haemorrhage; hemorrhage; bleeding money; red ink; selling below cost
to temper thoroughly; to train well
to step forward; to take a step forward
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
easy; simple; there's no way that ...