looking out for oneself; putting one's own skin first; prioritizing one's own safety above all else
dying in a fit of anger or indignation
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
to continue to do; to persist in doing
(how) many times; (how) often
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
lock; lock (in rugby); lock forward
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
whim; caprice; fancy; capricious; fickle; whimsical
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
imprisonment; incarceration
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to intend; to be sure that
complete change; about-face
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
this occasion; at this time; now
this family; our family; this house; we
unexpected; unlikely; terrible; awful; very; extremely
trouble; bother; annoyance
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
utmost limit; extremity; result
my apologies; I'm sorry; excuse me
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair