to redeem (from sin); to save
to wash away; to rinse off
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
root; source; origin; cause
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
expresses displeasure or disapproval; just from (doing); simply by
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
to reach back into one's memory; to search one's mind; to recall
honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
sobbing; weeping; whimpering
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
role of a villain (film, drama, etc.); bad-guy role; social outcast role
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
innocent (e.g. child); pure (e.g. heart)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
tedious; boring; being fed up with
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
closing time; lockup; curfew
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)
related to; in relation to
low grade; vulgar; low class; cheap; low level
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
dissatisfaction with the work (role) given to one; feeling oneself above the given work (role); not up to the task; (being) out of one's depth
misuse; incorrect use; abuse; malapropism
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth