rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
kiss; squeak (of a mouse); with a slurp
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight
originating (something); coming up with the idea; starting (something); spiritual awakening; resolution
suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.); repression; putting down; quelling
to improve one's skill (esp. at calligraphy or drinking larger amounts of alcohol)
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
appearance; air; condition; state; form
successfully; with success
different opinion; objection
school trip; field trip; excursion; long walk; excursion (on foot)
to get out of hand; to become uncontrollable; to boil over
division into groups; separation into classes (e.g. of schoolchildren according to ability)
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
exploitation; bleeding dry; squeezing dry; milking (e.g. a cow's teat); extracting (a liquid) through squeezing
check; restraint; oppression; repression
pre-established harmony (Leibniz theory); harmonie préétablie; (events) proceeding in a predictable fashion; turning out the way everyone expected; convention
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to make good use of; to use to one's advantage
with a clack; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
pouring all one's efforts into a single issue (goal, etc.); focusing entirely on one objective; single-minded approach; concentrated all-out effort; targeted strike
script; screenplay; scenario
chamber (in equipment, e.g. expansion chamber, combustion chamber, etc.); chamber; room
foundation stone; cornerstone
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
looking after a baby; taking care of a baby; babysitting; babysitter
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
family; clan; sect; school; group of related sumo stables
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service