water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
volatilization; volatilisation
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
pail (for water); bucket; cistern; water tank
stimulus; stimulation; impetus; impulse; excitement; thrill
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
rough (estimate, summary, etc.); broad; general; careless (e.g. work); sloppy; crude
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)
addict; junkie; substance abuser
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
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 fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
food storage; provision store; pantry
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
dullard; indecisive person
last night; yesterday evening