to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
not wearing a bra; being bra-less; generic (goods)
dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
doing as one is told; yes-man
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord
to bite; to sink one's teeth into; to nip
impression of the teeth; tooth mold (mould); tooth mark; teeth marks
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
to grab at; to clutch; to grapple with
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
to be dripping wet; to get drenched to the skin
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; incessantly (esp. speaking, e.g. complaints, compliments); in great profusion
two (long cylindrical things)
experienced; already had an experience (with something)
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
righting moment; restoring force; stability
to force one's way; to push through
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
hard lump under the skin (e.g. adipous tumor, lymph node tumor, etc.); grinding against; pressing or rubbing with turning movements (e.g. someone's shoulders with one's elbow); rolling one's eyes; goggling one's eyes; rattling sound
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
reaching; attaining; arrival
deflation; contraction; shrinking; constriction
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
to cramp; to be cramped; to contract
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear