pinky swear (i.e. linking little fingers to confirm a promise); pinky promise
pinky swear (i.e. linking little fingers to confirm a promise); pinky promise
porcupinefish (Diodon holacanthus); balloonfish
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
tidal hour; right time (to do something); opportunity; chance
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
esoteric Buddhist ritual in which incantations are chanted; magic
to wield a baton; to swing a baton; to lead; to direct; to command
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
in history; ever; historical
worst of the worst; despicable; extremely bad
imperial court; royal court
to win; to achieve; to gain; to obtain; to secure
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
around the clock; day and night
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
full of troubles, difficulties
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
charcoal; charred remains
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
one-on-one fighting sport (without weapons); combat sport; martial art
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
actual profit; practical use; benefit
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
practice, practice, practice; (only) practice makes perfect
pair; set of two; pair-oared boat; pair; two of a kind
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
rebellious spirit; defiant attitude
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
trash can; garbage can; rubbish bin; dustbin
incorrect answer; wrong solution; incorrect interpretation
to choose (and take); to select; to pick (out)
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages