to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
for the first time in one's life
bento; Japanese box lunch
to begin; to set about; to start
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
adhesive bandage; sticking plaster; band-aid
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
great physical power; animal strength
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
frame (e.g. of film, panel in a comic, etc.); scene; time block (e.g. of a class schedule)
moving; touching; stirring
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
Hamburg steak; hamburger steak
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
opposite; reverse; contrary
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
busybody; meddler; nosey parker
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to pack; to box; to package
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting