to begin to like something (one did not initially like); to gradually become enamoured with something; to have something grow on you
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe
questions and answers; dialogue
rubber band; elastic band
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
apt to do; liable to do; tend to do; prone to do
happi coat; happy coat; workman's livery coat; traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse
to devise an elaborate plan; to exercise one's ingenuity; to work out a scheme
more than a friend (implies a degree of intimacy)
influence; clout; leverage
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
peak period; pinnacle; prime; zenith; glory days
reckless; rash; headlong; foolhardy; daredevil; daring
love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
gooily; with a squeeze; squishily; with a squish
with a squirt; spurt; with a whoosh; zipping; with a sudden whistle (e.g. gust of wind)
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
last week; the week before
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
to be conceited; to be stuck up; to be full of oneself; to be cocky
to gain in skill; to improve; to get better
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
unavoidably; inevitably; necessarily; reluctantly; against one's will
strange thing; odd thing; how absurd!; preposterous!
frequency; number of times; incidence; degree (e.g. temperature); strength (e.g. alcohol, lens, etc.)
another dimension; different level; whole other level
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
favorite; favourite; habitually used
ideal weather (for some action, event, etc.); perfect day