to knead well; to polish; to refine
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
improvisation; improvised; impromptu; extempore
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
invisible person (in science fiction, etc.)
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
interview (e.g. for a job)
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
range of use; range of application; range of applications; scope (of a document)
everything comes in handy when used correctly; use the right tools for the right job; (lit.) fools and (blunt) scissors have to be used in the right way
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized
tough guy; wild one; veteran (in a particular field); expert; person of surprising audacity; someone with a lot of nerve
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
legendary beast; magical beast
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
in history; ever; historical
most (numerous); largest (number of)
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to be jealous; to be envious
to burn; to burn down; to be roasted; to be thoroughly cooked; to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to glow red (i.e. of the sky at sunset)
rapid succession (e.g. questions)
to pause; to have a short intermission
decision; judgment; resolution
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
a little bit; a little while
left side; left-hand side
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
perception; sensing; noticing
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to leave as is; to ignore
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm