to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
to watch steadily; to stare
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
suffix for familiar person
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to smile back (at a person); to answer someone's smile
to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to think of (a far-off person, place, etc.); to cast one's mind to; to worry about; to feel anxious about
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
resentment; indignation; anger
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
sympathy; compassion; pity
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to tighten; to press hard
to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
for a while; for some time; for a period
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
index finger; forefinger; second toe
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
twelfth day of the month; twelve days
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter