so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
something; some kind of; for some reason
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to object; to protest; to speak; to say; (arch.) hello!; (arch.) is anyone home?
(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty
how; in what way; by what means
racking one's brains; worrying oneself; being anxious
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
(appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
freely; right and left; as one pleases
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
excited condition; excited state
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
to come to see; to come and see; to visit
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
rather than; more ... than ...
observation; survey; watching
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
for example; for instance; e.g.
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
to dam up; to hold back; to keep back; to stem (an activity); to check (e.g. progress)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.
to take off (another's clothes); to strip someone (of their clothes); to undress
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress