start; origin; beginnings
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
to not take seriously; to take lightly
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to be sacked; to be dismissed
to shout (in anger); to yell
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
quite indifferent; looking blank; looking as though one has nothing at all to do with what is going on
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
ignoring; disregarding; taking no notice of; refusing to comment on; turning a deaf ear to
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to say no more; to sink into silence
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
don't you think?; indicates question
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
invitation; introduction; temptation
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
compelling force; legal force
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance