ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
green calabash; unripe gourd; scrawny, pale person; sallow-faced person
heeding; paying attention; bearing in mind
to get excited; to be roused (to action); to get the itch (to do)
blank; blank space; gap; time spent not doing something (e.g. working, practicing)
to throw oneself; to jump; to leap
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
nursemaid; nanny; babysitter; child-minding; babysitting
long ago; a long time ago; already
God only knows; it's anyone's call; heaven knows
rebirth; new birth; nascent
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
that's true; of course; obviously
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
to divide into three (parts); to trisect
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
relief; embossed carving; bringing to the fore; throwing something into relief
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
bitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance
end; tip; extremities; terminal
dismissal of class (at the end of the day); recess (at school); break
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
craving; longing; thirsting
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
1000 pounds; 1000 kan; 1000 yen; 1000 pieces of gold; great weight; pricelessness
traffic; transportation; communication; exchange (of ideas, etc.); intercourse
interference (esp. in horse racing)
advance troops; vanguard; advance contingent; leading unit
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
imperial sanction; royal charter; chartered (e.g. chartered accountant)
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
to let someone have the credit for (a success); (lit.) to let someone else carry the flowers