to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
conviction; belief; confidence
to shun; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of (esp. one's health)
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
to run through (a crowd, gate, etc.); to sweep through (e.g. of news through a city); to run past (someone) from behind; to overtake
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
final; eventual; ultimate
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
decider; person who decides; decisive factor; clincher; key
beginning; start; first moxa treatment
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
diligent; hardworking; healthy; well; faithful; honest
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
kind; sort; species; species
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate (with); to adorn (with)
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to live fast (and recklessly)
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
to treat as a joke; to do jokingly
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
disliking; hating; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
notice; attention; observation