by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
periodic check; periodic inspection; routine inspection
middle of the night; dead of night
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
first offence; first offense; first offender
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
to cause to swell; to inflame
to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
writer; painter; drawer; skilful writer; skilful painter
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
one's own work; making by oneself
to be on the lookout; to lie in wait
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
going to bed (usu. with someone)
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
offender; criminal; culprit
established fact; fait accompli
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy
to send; to dispatch; to despatch; to bestow (favour, etc.); to grant (e.g. pardon)