putting all of one's attribute points into a single stat (e.g. in an RPG); solely focusing on one skill (to the detriment of others)
quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)
reference book; study-aid book; supplemental textbook; student handbook
to show unwillingness (to do); to be reluctant (to do); to look annoyed; to show signs of finding something bothersome
development; growth; progress; development; expansion (of a typhoon, low-pressure area, etc.); developmental disability
scholarly ability; scholarship; knowledge; literary ability
isolation; being alone; being friendless
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
mud; (wet) dirt; thief; Android (mobile operating system)
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
shutout; shutting out; locking out; shutout; allowing no runs (goals, etc.)
closet (built into the wall, usu. with sliding doors); (built-in) wardrobe
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; leaving a passing ball for a teammate (in soccer); letting the ball go past
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
not knowing at all (that); without the slightest idea (that); completely unaware (that)
looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
very rare; very unlikely (to happen); scarcely; seldom; improbable; almost never (occurring)
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
tie; social bond; link; obi and cord; string; belt
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
prudence; discretion; thought; consideration
to lay out a futon; to make a bed
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
walking briskly; determinedly
noisily; with loud footsteps; in a crowd; incessantly; all together
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
in advance; beforehand; previously; ahead of time
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal