vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
to be photographed; to be projected
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
to deliver; to hand over; to transfer
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to be thoughtful (of a gift, etc.); to be from the heart; to be made with loving care
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
offender; transgressor; violator
immediately; at once; instantly
written apology; written statement of regret
habitual criminal; recidivist; recidivism; habitual criminal activity
notice; bulletin; post; posting; placard
severe punishment; rigorous measures
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
to inflict; to impose (a fine, etc.)
being painfully-true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark); having an earache; feeling pain in one's ear
discussion; debate; argument
let sleeping dogs lie; wake not a sleeping lion; (lit.) the spirit you do not approach will not curse you
southern country; southern provinces; southern lands
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
finish; finishing; finishing touches
hard fighting; hard struggle; fighting against heavy odds