to be entwined; to be involved
cutting pliers; lineman's pliers; combination pliers
mechanism; organization; organisation
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
close-fitting trousers; long underwear
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
mechanism; mechanical parts; jack-in-the-box
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to hit (e.g. to have a car hit someone); to run into; to reject; to deny; to eliminate; to exclude; to flip
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. boxing, baseball)
joint; seam; joining point
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
with a crack (e.g. branches, knuckles)
to extend; to expand; to spread out
to tear off; to strip; to rob
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
great physical power; animal strength
outside a car (train, bus, etc.)
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to rage; to be fierce; to be excited
to throw (strongly, violently, etc.)
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to insert; to put between; to tuck (e.g. fabric into a gap)
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
amount of force (required to do something); (using the) right amount of force; appropriate use of force
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
to yell out loud; to shout loudly; to cry aloud; to scream loudly
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking
famous sword; excellent sword
complete set; all; everything
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion