to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
superior; superiors; senior
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
to put one's strength into
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school
distinctive; characteristic
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
kinky hair; frizzy hair; unruly hair; curly hair
big and round (esp. of eyes); round and cute; spinning; whirling; plump and round; chubby
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
to push aside; to push one's way through
(sense of) cleanliness; (sense of) freshness; clean impression
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up