contrary; opposite; inverse; reverse; back-to-front
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
one country; the whole nation; the whole country; stubborn; obstinate
security police; special police; special; TV special; 78-rpm record; standard play (VHS recording speed); SP
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
straight-laced person; stubborn person
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
influence (on someone); inspiration
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
direction (of a play, film, etc.); production; organization (of an event); arrangement; staging (for effect)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
reasonableness (esp. of children); obedience
room for growth; potential; promise
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
nonchalant air; unruffled air
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range