helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
wrestler (esp. pro wrestler)
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
virile; tough; masculine; intense
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
one layer; single layer; monopetalous; unlined kimono; single-edged eyelid; eyelid with an epicanthic fold
unimpressive; unimpressed
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
(right at the) side; just beside
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
rounding (fractions); rounding half up
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
way of talking; speaking style
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
rumor; rumour; gossip; report
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
welcoming honored guests (esp. from overseas)
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
unanticipated; unexpected
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
overanxiety; needless worry
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to go to; to proceed to; to leave for
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
we; us; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to a group of one's equals or inferiors)
intention; idea; inclination; wish
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with