to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to become frayed; to become loose
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
black with hints of blue (as in a bruise); bluish black
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
toad (esp. the Japanese toad, Bufo japonicus)
toad (esp. the Japanese toad, Bufo japonicus)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
battlefield; battleground
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
bent back; hunchback; stoop
subordinate; secondary; junior; incidental
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses