to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
winding; meandering; zigzagging; zig-zag; in twists and turns; sinuously
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
role; duty; position; part
decoration; ornament; trimmings
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
to be slippery; to be slimy; (arch.) to behave charmingly; (arch.) to walk merrily
dead of night; shades of night; black of night
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to tear off; to strip off; to rip off; to rob (someone) of (clothes); to divest (someone) of (powers, rank, etc.)
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
desperately; for one's dear life
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
fat; tallow; lard; grease
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
fat under-belly of tuna (considered high-quality)
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
root; joint; base; crotch
to reach out (for); to extend one's reach (towards); to set one's sights (on); to work towards (getting, becoming, etc.); to put out a feeler; (lit.) to extend one's tentacles
pale; pallid; inexperienced; immature; face without makeup
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
carefully; closely; very; extremely; have no choice; cannot be helped