to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
(standing) straight; (extending) flatly; with a snap; abruptly; sticking into (with a quick motion); attaching
with a snap; with a flick; wide-eyed; with a flick (of eyelids); with a crackle (of a fire); with a rustle
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
opening fully; full throttle; full power
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
only; merely; but; no more than
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to; all of a sudden
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
manner of using one's hands
sensitivity (e.g. of a measuring instrument); reception (radio, TV, etc.); sensitivity (of film)
to crumple (up); to wrinkle; to rub thoroughly; to massage (esp. in sexual contexts)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
touch; touching; being involved in; touch (of a painter, pianist, etc.); style (of writing, drawing, etc.); tag
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
virginity (of a male); (male) virgin; (Catholic) nun; sister
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
inner thigh; inside of the thigh; (walking) pigeon-toed; having one's toes turned inward; uchi-mata (judo); throwing an opponent by putting one's leg between their legs
now that; since; so long as; because