to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
to not know what to do with; to be at a loss with; to have difficulty with; to be put out
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
oblong; vertical writing style (e.g. on envelopes); portrait orientation
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
upper arm; (arch.) lower arm
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
innumerable; countless; numberless
feeler; tentacle; antenna; touching (with one's hand); feeling; sensing
appearance; emergence; advent; arrival; showing up; coming to existence
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
strength training; resistance training
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
mucus; mucilage; viscous liquid; phlegm
wet and glistening; slimy; slippery
brilliance; polish; lustre; luster; glossy finish
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife