to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
characteristic; feature; special quality
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
(facial) expression (esp. fierce, fearless, sinister, etc.); look
total (money); full amount; sum
payment procedure; payment arrangements
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
unprolific (writer, artist, etc.)
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
extent to which (something) is true or false; whether or not (something) is true
eccentric; crank; weirdo; oddball
stern; grim; rough; rugged; forbidding; overbearing
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
to cause casualties; to result in deaths
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
to do (something negative); to make (a blunder); to commit (an error); to eat (up); to drink
to go underground; to go into hiding
blacksmith's workshop; smithy; forge; foundry
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to go out for a while
killing time; keeping oneself occupied; wasting time; waste of time
playing while the cat is away; taking a break while the boss is out; doing what one wants when one is (finally) alone; (lit.) relaxing while the demon is out
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
competition; rivalry; feeling that something is worth the effort; motivation; enthusiasm
muddy water; red-light district
to soar; to fly; to run; to dash
well-balanced; considerate; of fine character
to manage; to arrange; to see to (a matter); to consult (with); to talk (to)