glow of a firefly; nearly extinguished fire; embers
distinction; favoritism; favouritism; discrimination
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
skill; dexterity; master hand
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
smelling of mud; smelling of earth; unrefined; unpolished; uncouth
combat power; fighting strength
belligerent attitude; readiness to fight; belligerence
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
tacit approval; tacit permission; connivance; acquiescence; toleration; overlooking
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to have a short turning radius (e.g. car); to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances
trio; gang of three; threesome
dull; stupid; thickheaded; slow; sluggish
to be similar (to); to be akin (to); to be like
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
spot; point; place; position
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
a little bit; a little while
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
nominalizing suffix; pretending to ...; playing make-believe ...
to increase; to add to; to augment
real thing; original; actual
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
tone of command; authoritative tone; commanding tone
vein (visible under the skin); bulging veins (esp. in the head)
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)