to have an eye on; to zero in on
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
land mine; topic that sets someone off; sensitive topic; something that seems fine at first but turns out to be very bad (e.g. product, business); booby trap
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to strike (each other); to come to blows; to fight (each other); to speak (to each other)
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
home position; origin; usual place (for something)
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
(giving) instruction; initiation
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
I see; that's right; indeed
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
nod; inclination of the head
four (long cylindrical things)