to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) someone down (esp. with sexual connotations)
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
to ask; to enquire; to query
to be kind to; to treat kindly
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
all night long; all through the night
chirp; twitter; warble; whale tongue
to breathe while sleeping
completely exhausted; dog-tired; dreadfully weary; terribly frustrated; limp; weak
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
talking in one's sleep; somniloquy; nonsense; gibberish
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
to come uninvited; to crash (a party); to butt in
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
resistance (to heat, corrosion, etc.); tolerance (to a drug, pain, etc.); resistance (to drugs, pesticides, etc.)
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
omission; failure; incompleteness; irregularity; mismanagement; misconduct
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
active; positive; progressive; anode