elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
(wanting something so badly that) one can almost taste it; (lit.) a hand reaches out from one's throat
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
landing; going ashore; disembarkation; making landfall (of a typhoon); striking land; hitting land
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
yearned for; longed for; missed
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
greedy; avaricious; covetous; raga (desire)
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
stripping (of rights, rank, etc.); deprivation; forfeit; revocation; divestiture
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
lowdown; inside information; hidden circumstances; inner curtain (in a military encampment)
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
lust; sexual appetite; carnal desire
plump; chubby; voluptuous
sensual; sexy; voluptuous
to be constricted; to tighten (in the middle); to narrow
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to be unable to endure; to be unable to stand (something); to lose patience
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
stinging (pain); smarting; tingling
the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; requesting a video review (of a referee's call)
debauched; lewd; lascivious; lecherous; salacious; wild
individual; private person; personal; natural person
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
clear; translucent; brilliant; sweetly ringing (as the tinklings of jade)