beckoning cat; figure of a cat with one paw raised (usu. white porcelain)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
mimicking a bird or animal call; imitating a call or a sound
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
near; close by; within reach; familiar
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
clicking; clopping; clacking
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
waiting for the traffic lights to change
witnessing; observing; sighting
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
so-and-so; who?; which people?
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
we are innocent until proven guilty; suspicion alone is not grounds for punishment; in dubio pro reo
distortion (often used for caricature in manga, etc.); deformation
extra-large (clothing size); XL; language laboratory; LL
speech balloon (in a comic strip); speech bubble; blowoff; effusion; blowing (of a seasonal or climatic wind)
to paint (draw) a picture
fragile; brittle; delicate; sensitive
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue