to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
showing no concern at all; being not at all bothered; devil-may-care attitude
calm; composed; cool; quiet
as always; as ever; though it's always the case
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) someone down (esp. with sexual connotations)
to clatter; to rattle; to flap (noisily); to get in a panic; to get in a flap; to rush around
to devour; to bite to death
to press (one's body, cheek, etc.) against; to rub against; to snuggle (one's head, etc.) into
half the body; half length
instead; but (on the other hand)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
calico (pattern); tortoiseshell-and-white; calico cat; tortoiseshell-and-white cat
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
dot; point; tip; gratuity; a little; paltry
rest; break; recess; intermission
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
just like; exactly like; as if; (do) just like ...; (be) virtually like ...; as if it were ...
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
space; interval; space character; whitespace
to give the stamp of approval
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
mountain's surface; bare surface of a mountain
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill