to express (in words); to confess
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
index; indices; indicator
chicken; coward; scaredy-cat; chicken
potato; French fries; chips; sweet potato
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
pull tab; pull-tab; ring pull
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
celebration; auspicious occasion
wisdom; intelligence; sagacity
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
option; choice; optional extra; individual item; separate item; option
something extra; something on top; and then some; icing on the cake
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
capped tooth; (dental) crown
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
to start to drink; to try to drink; to partially drink
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
upskilling; improving one's skills
to talk big (about); to talk boastfully (about); to talk overconfidently (about); to make a bold statement (about)
to flush out (a hare, fox, etc.); to drive out; to drive (cattle, sheep, etc.); to urge on; to drive (to do); to urge
burn; scald; (fig.) getting one's fingers burned (e.g. poor investment, mixing with the wrong people)
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
to lose interest (in); to grow less enthusiastic
with a snap; with a flick; wide-eyed; with a flick (of eyelids); with a crackle (of a fire); with a rustle
(smelling) strongly; pungently; reeking; angrily; sulkily; in a huff
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
roughly; coarsely; grittily
play-biting (e.g. by pets); mouthing; nipping
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion