to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis
financial circumstances; financial situation; circulation of money
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
to be quiet (due to lack of activity); to be in a slump (of a business)
infection; contagion; becoming infected; being infected (e.g. with harmful ideas); being influenced (by)
cash bonus; reward; bounty
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
companion; company; tritagonist; second supporting character
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones; in secret; stealthily
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
certificate; credentials; testimonial
carefully; closely; attentively; profoundly; deeply; at length
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
relying completely on others; being totally dependent on others
to feel like an idiot; to make a fool of yourself
not knowing one's social position; overweening; overreaching; forgetting who one is
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
tediously (explain, complain, etc.); repeatedly; persistently; insistently; ad nauseam; at great length
false rumor (rumour); groundless rumor; misinformation
fake; something false; sham; deception
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
flying; false start; doing something before the scheduled time or date; breaking the street date
poisonous spine; venomous spine
one's superior's anger; imperial wrath
jewel; precious stone; gem
dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome
failing mark; failing grade
to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
future prospects; promise