offensive camp; team at bat
to resort to violence; to use force; to be able to get; to be able to afford; to jab; to swing at a bad ball (baseball)
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be bored (with); to be unable to bear
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
to apologize sincerely; to apologise sincerely
to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
encouragement; backing; reinforcements
check; restraint; oppression; suppression
to admit fault; to admit one is wrong
to add (e.g. a postscript)
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
sea of fire; sea of flame
nod; inclination of the head
to harm; to cause harm to
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to smell sweet; to be fragrant
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
ramen restaurant; noodle restaurant
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
working feverishly; strenuous efforts; furious dedication (to a task); (arch.) having dishevelled hair; (arch.) fighting with dishevelled hair
to disentangle; to untangle; to unravel; to relax; to soften; to relieve (e.g. stress, tension)
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; one-year period
important point (e.g. on a route); important role (responsibility, etc.); opposition
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
carefree; free from worry
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
to feign ignorance; to pretend one doesn't know
serious error; gross mistake
bill (e.g. at a restaurant); check
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
great success; happy result; good result
just-harvested; something freshly harvested or gathered (usually produce)
top (of a mountain); summit; peak; height; orgasm; climax
to value; to prize; to honor; to respect
regular customer; valued client