to rub; to scrub; to repeatedly reuse (a joke, a topic of conversation, etc.); to milk; to mash (a button); to spam (a move)
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to become sullen; to sulk; to get angry; to peel (off); to come off
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to be completely boiled; to be sufficiently boiled
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
pup; puppy; whelp; damn dog; mutt
calling (someone a thief, coward, etc.); branding (as); denouncing
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to open (one's eyes) wide
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation