grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
to wipe off; to wipe out; to expunge
ignoring; disregarding; taking no notice of; refusing to comment on; turning a deaf ear to
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
operation (of a machine); running; driving (a vehicle); use (of capital, funds, etc.); management
handbrake; parking brake; emergency brake
pleasant feeling; good vibes
a bit better than; not much more than; not much different from
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
oil-soaked cloth; oily rag; oilskin; oilcloth
deep affection; dear; beloved
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
to shut one's eyes to (one's own faults, etc.); to pretend not to see; to pay no attention to; to forget; to fail to notice; (lit.) to put on a shelf
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language
using one's fingers as a comb; combing one's hand through one's hair
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
severely; harshly; utterly; terribly
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
to nod in agreement; to nod in assent
along with; in line with; following; due to; as a result of; in accordance with
gain; profit; benefit; amplification
to push and push; to keep pushing to the end
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
splish-splash; with a splash
woven mat (of sedge, hay, etc.)
personification; impersonation; embodiment
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
explosive blast (in construction, mining, etc.); blasting
to one's heart's content; following one's heart's desires
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
pledge; vow; having sexual relations; having sexual intercourse; destiny; fate
smokehole on hearth; hearth; (kitchen) furnace
three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm