to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
to put one's life on the line
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace; banal
good person; virtuous person
popular name; common name; given name
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
incoherent; inconsistent; illogical; disorderly; confused; nonsensical
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
nectar; honey; honeydew; treacle; molasses; sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to press a question; to cross-examine
party; set; gang; company; person
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
forcibly; against one's will
to ask a question; to ask questions
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
keep up your strength; chin up!
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
honour; honor; glory; privilege
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
specialization; specialisation
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
to creak; to squeak; to grate; to grind; to rasp
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
two (long cylindrical things)
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
high power; high power output; explosiveness; explosive power; instantaneous force
immediately; right away; on the spot
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)