(standing) straight; (extending) flatly; with a snap; abruptly; sticking into (with a quick motion); attaching
sanity; consciousness; soberness
pilot light; spark; live coals (for firelighting)
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. of a joke)
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
being in a hazy state; being only half conscious; feeling dopey
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
full of openings; half empty; (cutting) sharply; cleanly; (arch.) (progressing) smoothly
absolute basics; very rudiments
faking crying; crocodile tears
suddenly (e.g. falling, weakening, etc.); sharply; with a jerk
long time; several hours; long spell
resting at times; with careful thought; after proper consideration
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); suddenly (appearing, coming out, etc.); distractedly; absentmindedly
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to run out of breath; to be short of breath; to run out of steam; to be unable to continue; to die
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
to bore; to tire; to weary; to use lavishly (and without regret)
stirring; rousing oneself
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
counter for laps or circuits; perimeter; Zhou dynasty (of China; approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty
rough; rowdy; wild; rough person; rowdy person