base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
inside; interior; inner part
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily
spring (device); spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
rīchi; riichi; declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed; being one step away from victory (or success, etc.)
to meet all three important conditions; to be a triple threat; to be ideal
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
derisory; negligible; minimal; nominal; imperceptible
to follow (a road, path, etc.); to trace; to follow (a clue, scent, tracks, plot, etc.); to trace (a route, history, family tree, etc.); to head towards (of a situation); to go in the direction of
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
to not be taken seriously
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
inherent flavor; inherent flavour; natural taste; distinctive characteristic (of a person, work, etc.); peculiar quality; special ability
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
to increase; to add to; to augment
comeback victory; comeback
to cheer; to applaud; to jeer; to mock; to make fun of
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
final scene; the end; finale
to make a speech; to address
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
even more; still more; further
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
to finish reading; to read through; to figure out; to fully anticipate
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem