winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to lay aside; to set aside
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
to gulp down (alcohol, poison, etc.); to quaff; to down
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
in addition to that; furthermore; moreover; by; with
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter
at that time; in those days
to make muddy (of a liquid); to make cloudy; to make turbid; to make ambiguous; to evade (e.g. the point); to be noncommittal about
hard to understand; incomprehensible; unintelligible
one's house; one's home; one's family; house
former convict; old offender; ex-convict; person with a criminal record
completely honest relationship; hanging out naked (e.g. at a public bath)
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
going through; going via; going by way of
can't be helped (of situation, reason, etc.); unavoidable
order; command; directions; instructions
slowly and quietly; stealthily
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated
to get angry; to get mad; to be angular; to be square
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
strict; rigid; exact; fair; impartial
buzzing (e.g. of insects); chirring; whirring (e.g. of a reel); humming (of electronics); hissing
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
disturbance of mind; losing one's head; being upset; transition; changing; moving
keepsake; memorabilia; memento