to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to rise; to get up; to stand up; to sit up
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
war; fighting; fierce competition
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to come together; to join; to merge; to get married; to become a married couple
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
cheap lodging (especially in a skid row area or slum); flophouse
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
New Year's gift (usu. money given to a child by relatives and visitors)
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
on the water; aquatic; waterside; water's edge
last business day of the year (usu. December 28)
leaving (a light, TV, etc.) on; leaving engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
person (esp. child) who watches a lot of TV
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
artistic taste; aptitude for painting; ability to appreciate art; desire to paint
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
without authority; without reason; unnecessarily; recklessly; indiscriminately
to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)
nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet