to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
still; as yet; as it has been
violent explosion; bursting
to have no way of knowing; to be completely ignorant of
caramel (browned sugar used as flavouring)
to assail the nostrils (smell); to go nose-to-nose (with someone)
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
inside; interior; inner part
to spoil; to ruin; to destroy; to make a mess of
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to step on; to trample down; to tread on
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
to become possible; to become able to (do)
inherent flavor; inherent flavour; natural taste; distinctive characteristic (of a person, work, etc.); peculiar quality; special ability
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
vulgar; indecent; crude; jumbled (of a place); disorderly; chaotic
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
false; pseudo-; quasi-; would-be; sham; pretended
false; pseudo-; quasi-; would-be; sham; pretended
prophet; predictor; prognosticator
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; (sitting) straight
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
to ripen (fruit, grain, etc.); to become ripe
to welter in blood; to be covered in blood
way out; means to escape; escape route
counter for choices, options, etc.
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
good bye; I'm off; see you later