to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
the scruff or nape of the neck
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
hostility; antagonism; opposition
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
(electric) torch; flashlight
knothole; peep-hole; bad eyes
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
strategy meeting; council of war
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
letting (someone) die without helping
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
save; checking; curbing; suppressing
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
zip fastener; slide fastener; Zipper (tradename)
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
frequency (esp. of waveforms)
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity