to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
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 threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to go out and away; to leave
to lock (a door, etc.); to lock up
yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
poor health; ill health; unhealthy
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
doorknob; door knob; door handle
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
job; work; duties; trade; skill
dismissal (of an employee); discharge; firing; layoff
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; presentation
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
elder brother; big brother; one's senior; one's elder; old ingredients; stale ingredients
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
charging (at the enemy) with a shout; rush; rushing (an activity); working at full speed; penetration; piercing
no penalty; no punishment; acquittal; impunity
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded