joint; knuckle; tune; melody; knot (in wood); node in a bamboo stem
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
compact disk; CD; cash dispenser; (negotiable) certificate of deposit
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
day something goes on sale; date of issue; release date
even if not; even without
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to gather up into one's arms; to lift; to carry
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
how long; how much; to what extent
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
sweet voice; seductive voice
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
matter of time; question of time
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
to lick off; to take (something) off by licking
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to