to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
very interesting; of great interest
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
literally; to the letter; literal
to serve (in a bowl, on a plate, etc.); to dish out; to pile up; to heap up; to administer (medicine, poison); to dose out; to put into (e.g. information in a report, meaning in a statement)
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
decoration; ornament; trimmings
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
appropriate to one's lot in life; within one's means; fitting to one's position; suitable to one's social status
height (e.g. of summer); peak (e.g. of cherry blossom season); prime (of one's life); (one's) best days; (being in) heat; rut
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
ordinary people; common folk; general masses; man in the street; populace at large
to arrange one's hair; to tidy up one's hair
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
subordination; dependency
gorgeous; sumptuous; extravagant; luxurious
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
natural; intrinsic; from birth
aristocrat; nobleman; dignitary; person of high rank
reading-and-discussion meeting
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
great person; eminent figure
to prosper; to flourish; to copulate (animals)
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree