to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
ad; advertisement; address
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
wheat field; barley field; cornfield
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
(made of) stone; stone-built
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
guardian; protector; patron; parent
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
ill will; malice; evil intent
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)