to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to be soluble (in); to be used up (of money or time); to be wasted
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
truce (during a children's game); time out; King's X
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to cut one's own throat; to dig one's own grave; to cause oneself harm; to bring ruin on oneself
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
bleeding; haemorrhage; bleeding money; red ink; casualties; losses
to soak into; to sink into; to seep into; to sink into (one's mind); to be (deeply) ingrained; to be instilled
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
to run up to; to rush over
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
and yet; though; when; in spite of
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
feeling sick (suddenly); feeling queasy; feeling nauseated; being angry (suddenly); being offended; being disgusted
curse; spell; malediction
to take possession of (forcibly); to take over (a company, account, etc.); to capture (a castle, enemy position, etc.); to hijack (a plane, ship, etc.)
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
the lower classes; the common people
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
waste; uselessness; redundance
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to look down over; to look down on
tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)
bad taste; poor taste; gaudiness; nastiness; nasty behaviour; perverse disposition
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
there is nothing; having nothing