to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
to turn towards; to point
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
stirring; rousing oneself
revival; restoration; resuscitation
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to indicate; to show; to point to
I've got to be going; I must go
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; (lit.) to grab by the tail
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to roar; to reverberate; to be well-known; to be famous; to palpitate; to throb
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
unless one ...; if one does not ...
removing a name; expelling (e.g. from school); decommissioning
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
to be stingy; to be tightfisted
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank