enduring something out of pride; putting up with it; grinning and bearing it
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
constitutional; relating to character, structure, nature, etc.
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
to invite in; to show someone in
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
wounded person; injured person
shamelessly; brazenly; coolly; fast flowing (of water)
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
good-for-nothing; worthless
just because; even if; even though
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
in search of; in order to look for
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
good person; virtuous person
to laugh away; to laugh off
self-interest; selfish desire
misdeed; wrongdoing; wickedness
good deed; good conduct; benevolence