to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; attachment; contact play; sound effect produced by striking a wooden board with clappers
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
four corners; four ordinal directions
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
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
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
(eating) heartily; energetically; vigorously; bulging (muscles); welling up (of strength, courage, etc.)
another helping; second helping; seconds; other paw!
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
backward flow; backflow; countercurrent; reflux; regurgitation
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to push back; to press back; to force back
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
in good taste; tasteful; having good taste; having a cultivated taste
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
male-dominated society; patriarchal society
ignorant of the ways of the world
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
box of sweets (usu. given as a gift)
deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)