unable to speak (due to overwhelming emotion); soundless; mute
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
way of talking; speaking style
sleepiness; drowsiness; the sandman; Morpheus
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
to give one's everything; to make one's best effort; to be enthused; to put your back into it
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
explanatory; expository; elucidatory
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
the clouds look menacing; things don't look good
to ask; to enquire; to query
apathetic; indifferent; nonchalant; callous
to slap; to strike; to spank
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
from the beginning; from the first; of course; not to mention ...; not only ... but also ...
opinion; intention; thought
to call; to summon; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to buy
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
being independent; becoming independent; standing on one's own feet (without the use of crutches, etc.)
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to use completely; to use up; to exhaust; to exhaust someone's civility; to give up (on someone)
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
feces (esp. animal); excrement; dung
covered with; stained; smeared
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
maid; helper; help; assistance
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
minced meat or fish that is seasoned and fried (usu. served on top of rice); tattered; ragged; fine; small