to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
to stop (plug) one's ears
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
large build; large pattern
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
how; in what way; how about; questionable
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to look around; to look towards (us)
young girl; lass; adolescent female
clear; precise; definite; distinct
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
tedious talk; impertinent talk; repetitious talk; saucy speech; pretentious statement
to drive to death (e.g. by suicide); to cause to die
to be born again; to make a fresh start in life
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
no matter how much time passes
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to control; to take the lead in; to have under one's thumb
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
relying entirely on ...; using solely ...; with the sole purpose of ...; based on (mutual consent, etc.)
long time; long interval; for quite some time
indeed; really; truly; very much
poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
a verse (e.g. in the Bible); stanza; paragraph; passage; a joint; section
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
to bring; to take; to bring about
eager; earnest; ardent; OFF (on switch)
selection; choice; option
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat