tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
deep-seated grudge; hatred
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to become coarse (e.g. of a texture); to turn rough; to turn gritty; to become sandy
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
objet d'art; item of artwork; object; curio
to lure out of; to decoy out of; to drive to (tears, sleep, etc.); to evoke (sympathy, etc.); (arch.) to abduct; (arch.) to entice out of
to step forward; to take a step forward
clear; distinct; evident; definite
accessory; fittings; appurtenances
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
to invite in; to show someone in
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
to slide down (snow, etc.)
to invite; to show (someone) in
new leaves; young leaves; fresh verdure
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to taste; to try (food or drink)
pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
mass; mass (media, production, etc.); masturbation
quadrilateral; quadrangle; tetragon
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
urgent; requiring quick (response)
out of necessity; with no other option; perforce; unavoidably; reluctantly; unwillingly
to squeeze out; to wring out
to ask; to enquire; to query
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to reason; to sum up; to conclude