married couple; husband and wife; man and wife
to slide into; to slip into
tackling (to the ground); tackle (in rugby, hockey, etc.); tackle (position in American football); fishing tackle
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
Chinese martial arts; kung fu; wushu; kenpō (martial arts); kempo
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
arrangement; pact; agreement
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
whaa whaa; sound of a baby crying
need; want; necessity; expenses; cost
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
to order; to command; to appoint
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
forget it; forget what I just said; scratch that; check that
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
sound effect for slurping back up excess saliva (e.g. as stimulated by desire for food)
eye color; eye colour; expression (of the eyes); look; countenance
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
to come to one's senses; to calm down
light eating; spare diet; not eating much
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
(young) girl; maiden; young lady