to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to get the short end of the stick; to get the bad side of a bargain; (lit.) to draw the joker (i.e. when playing Old Maid)
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
such ... as; or some such
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
one eye; one of one's eyes
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to be prolonged; to drag on
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
fraud; trickery; hoax; swindle; counterfeit; fake
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
when it becomes; when it comes to
very good luck; excellent fortune
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.