to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
even more; still more; one layer; lowest floor (of a building); rather; sooner
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
in public; in company; in the presence of others
wee-wee; pee-pee; number one
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
contempt; scorn; disdain; despising; looking down on; slighting
to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
throat; important part; vital area
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to triumph; to be elated with success
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
lightning strike; lightning bolt
to be struck by lightning; to be yelled at (by someone of higher status); to be scolded harshly
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to replace; to sidestep (an issue)
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to take into consideration; to use one's discretion
to dig up; to expose; to disclose
panting; gasping; heavy breathing
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
writing down; taking notes; notes; writings; written examination; written test
ramification; branching off
pressure; clamping; tightening; fastening
to boost; to force up; to push up
thickheaded; slow-witted; phlegmatic; slow (of one's movements); sluggish
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
patterns of thinking; train of thought
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food