to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
rough estimate; rough calculation; expectation; anticipation; plan
uncertain; unreliable; inauthentic; insecure
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
to grudge; to begrudge; to be stingy; to be unwilling to pay
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
to pull in (fish); to land
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
(fig.) rat in a trap; (fig.) trapped rat; (lit.) rat in a bag
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
leaving unfinished; unfinished ending
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
lower layer; layer beneath; lower strata (classes)
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
languid; weary; listless; melancholy
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
to join in; to have a share in; to get in on the act
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to be in a fit (of anger); to rage
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty