both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
to be too numerous; to be too much
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
need not; (not) have to; need not have; need not exist
from the beginning; from scratch
manageable; tractable; easy to care for; easy to deal with; easy to handle
outward; superficial; external; apparent
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
(in) his way; peculiar to him
racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
evening meal; dinner; supper
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
only cut (otherwise left as-is, e.g. hair)
section; cross section; profile
tasting (food or drink) for poison; checking the taste (of a dish); seeing how something tastes
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
confused fight; brawl; melee; scuffle; free-for-all
to push back; to press back; to force back
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
soft and pleasant on the tongue
that year; same year; same age
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
solitary island; isolated island
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by
treasure chest; strongbox
to let an opportunity slip
parched or roasted beans (or soybeans)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
seeming; pose; show; pretense; sham; mock