to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
throwaway; disposable; single-use
brake; drag; skid; brake (on inflation, spending, etc.); check; restraint
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
brilliant; bright; dazzling
to blaze; to burn brightly
accommodation; taking in; imprisonment; detention; containing (e.g. words in a dictionary); adding
burning at the stake; burning to death
painting of a scene in Hell; a picture of Hell
shallow thinking; imprudence; rashness; quick temper; short temper
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with someone)
to devote oneself wholeheartedly to; to sacrifice one's health for; to risk one's life
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
the six historical styles of writing kanji: large seal, small seal, clerical, triangular-swept clerical, running, and cursive
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to run up to; to rush over
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
sitting with one's legs out to one side
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)
sweet voice; seductive voice
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
wheedling child; spoiled child; pampered child; child who always demands attention
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
expression of love; showing love
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right