to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
earpick; ear cleaning (with an earpick)
to allow; to let (someone) do; to make (someone) do
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
(not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; overly
big problem; major issue; big controversy
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to raise one's voice; to shout
friend; companion; acquaintance; friendship; companionship
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
echo; echo; ultrasound (scan); Echo
smelling burnt; tasting burnt; having a burnt smell
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
dissolution; dissolving; solution (e.g. chemical); melting; liquefying; fusion
acrylic plate; acrylic board
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
generation of heat; (attack of) fever; pyrexia
long time; several hours; long spell
prototype model; experimental machine
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
evident; plain; distinct; clear
asking for the moon; asking for the impossible; asking for too much; thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
passing the winter; hibernation
to whine; to make feeble complaints
no sleep or rest; working day and night