to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
drop (e.g. of water); drip
by ones and twos; tears or flower petals falling quietly; gurgling bird sound; falling apart; crumbling; dish made from fiveleaf aralia sprouts, pickled daikon, walnuts, etc.
before God; as God is my witness; in the name of God
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
language of flowers; floriography; flower symbolism, e.g. red roses mean love
act of terror; terrorist attack
to come to an end; to close the curtain
classified document; confidential document
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
pleased to make your acquaintance
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to find out; to discover; to detect
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
adhesion; glueing; gluing; bonding; binding; adhering
to be grieved at heart; to be troubled; to be worried; to trouble oneself (about something)
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
several (objects, usu. from two to six)
to knock down; to knock out
piece; fragment; one (object)
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
accidental death; casualty
to lie down; to throw oneself down
the way one talks; one's way of speaking
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
not doing as one is told; disobedient; unruly
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
administration of justice
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
decision; determination; resolution
cooking; food preparation