general idea; concept; notion
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
to be afraid of making mistakes; to fear failing
to become settled; to be fixed
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
in a drenched manner; moistly; affectionately; fondly; slowly; at ease
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (another's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
secondhand smoke; sidestream smoke
mainstream smoke (from a cigarette, cigar, etc.)
to smoke a cigarette; to smoke
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
skin as beautiful as a gem; beautiful skin
to transfer (trains); to change (bus, train); to change (to another ideology, party, company, etc.); to switch (to a different system, method, etc.); to move on to (e.g. a new love interest)
to make eyes at; to leer; to ogle; to ingratiate oneself; to toady; to flatter
to cajole; to deceive; to seduce
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
to kidnap (esp. by force or deception); to abduct; to snatch
to make one's own; to take possession of
had better ...; may as well ...
war or military record; score; military achievements; results
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; community (of people with a shared trait, members, fans, etc.); scene; enthusiasts
sea bass (esp. the Japanese sea bass)
band (group of musicians); band (material); strap; belt (clothing); (frequency) band
to continue to do; to persist in doing