to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
partly burned charcoal; (arch.) servant boy at a brothel or teahouse
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
match (to light fire with)
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
principle; theory; fundamental truth
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
parroting back; repeating (something one was told) like a parrot
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
electricity; (electric) light
to form a pair; to pair up
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
short; shortstop; short (circuit); short hair; short selling
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
tool; implement; means; furniture
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
if so; in that case; in that situation
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
operation; functioning; running
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
medical apparatus; medical instruments
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
to say no more; to sink into silence
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
recreation; diversion; relaxation