base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
sense of values; values; value system
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
living; lifestyle; living room
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
(land) with a thump; slumping (of something heavy); (lying down) with a flop; effortlessly (throw onto); roundishly (shaped; of something large)
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
per-capita division; division according to the number of people
low-quality products; strange thing; strange combination
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
annoyance; irritation; vexation; abdominal spasms; convulsions; cramps
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
male carer (at a nursery school, children's home, etc.); childcare worker
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to disentangle; to untangle; to break up into pieces; to pick apart; to relieve; to ease
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
to achieve; to win; to gain; to attain
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up