hunting ground; hunting preserve
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
the reverse; other side; lining
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess
concentration (of efforts, forces, etc.); gathering together; regimentation; marshalling; mobilization
for dear life; barely escaping alive
remaining; left-over; excess
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
throwaway; disposable; single-use
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
brilliant; bright; dazzling
to blaze; to burn brightly
accommodation; reception; seating; custody (e.g. awaiting deportation); internment; admission
burning at the stake; burning to death
painting of a scene in Hell; a picture of Hell
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with somebody)
to devote oneself wholeheartedly to; to sacrifice one's health for; to risk one's life
the six historical styles of writing kanji: large seal, small seal, clerical, triangular-swept clerical, running, and cursive
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to rush over; to run up to
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
sitting with one's legs out to one side
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly