to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
collaborator; cooperator; coworker; ally
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
by itself; automatically; naturally
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
dying; death; dead; useless; damned
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
to check through; to thoroughly investigate
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; doubt