to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
blowgun; blowpipe; (blowgun) dart
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
weight (for scales); counterweight
chain with a weight at the end (usu. a weapon)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
treatment; service; handling; management
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to wash away; to rinse off
influential person; man of importance
to read (someone's) thoughts; to guess what (someone) is thinking
to pity; to sympathize with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to appreciate; to recognize (someone's efforts)
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
destiny; will of Heaven; luck
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase
correction; revision; amendment
sorting of documents; filing documents
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
to keep face; to save face; to not lose face
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
completely; thoroughly; decisively; unsparingly; beyond recognition; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
rush (of people or activity); rush (sudden forward motion); rush hour; rushes; dailies
finishing blow; coup de grâce
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
heeding; paying attention; bearing in mind
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity