half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
grapple; scuffle; fight; defeating one's enemy on the battlefield
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
to mark the end; to spell the end
drenched with sweat; sweaty all over
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
technical skill; ability; capacity
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
(theatrical) fighting scene
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
genuine; authentic; true; pure
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
longing; great desire; aspiration
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
play facility; fairground attraction; playground facility; amusement facility
rain cover; tarpaulin; covering against rain; taking shelter from rain
confinement to one's home; being made to stay at home
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together