to butt heads; to head-butt
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
to jostle; to shove and push; to struggle with one another
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
biased; prejudiced; tendentious
(incoming) attack; raid; invasion; assault
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
worm; insect; insignificant person; pathetic person
to trample; to crush underfoot
sense of smell; olfaction
surroundings; circumference
chest; coffer; rice tub; lidded round, wooden container for cooked rice
superlative; extraordinary; mega; superdreadnought (class of warships)
paper patch attached to something; paper backing; sticker; notice; poster
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
a cut above; one step above
out of character; unlike one
layout map; block plan; layout plan
to find fault with; to question
to notify; to advise; to inform
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
pregnancy; conception; gestation
at first; in the beginning; originally
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
base; mean; vulgar; despicable; low
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
life story; personal narrative; story of one's life
to make public; to bring to light
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
metal sake jug; sake warmer
match (for lighting a fire)
to blend (e.g. fact and fiction); to mix; to weave (together)
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
not be concerned at all; not mind at all; not care a bit
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
for heaven's sake (Pete's, mercy's, etc.); for pity's sake; oh stop; lay off