meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
don't you think?; indicates question
baton (of command); order; command; direction
inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation
increase in digit (e.g. if we add 2 to the number 9)
participants; participating athletes
collusion; conspiracy; common-law marriage; illicit intercourse; liaison
to move up (e.g. date, rank, order); to be advanced; to be carried (of a number in addition)
lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
match; game; bout; contest
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
moment; brief space of time
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
even though; despite; when
unable to read the situation; unable to pick up on the mood (e.g. of a conversation)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
to disentangle; to untangle; to unravel; to relax; to soften; to relieve (e.g. stress, tension)
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)