to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off; rupture
as a test; by way of trial; as an experiment; by way of experiment; tentatively
at any rate; in any event; either way; anyway
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
comprehensive; exhaustive; cyclopedic; encompassing
putting into operation; invocation
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to be accustomed to reading
criticism; critique; review; commentary
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
to take someone's life; to kill someone
dandy; handsome and fashionable man; fop; chivalrous man
serious look (on one's face); straight face
foreign matter; impurities
phase change; state change; transformation
flow of electric current; supply of power; turning on electricity; applying electric current; passing an electric current (through)
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
inner citadel; core; center; centre
opening fully; full throttle; full power
trickling (of water); flickering (of fire); darting about (e.g. a small animal); scampering about
rising; ascending; climbing
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret
yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
leaving something as it is (after taking it out or turning it on)
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; nature (of something); character; kind
tip; point; end; (very) beginning; start
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
reinforcement; strengthening
to kick out (e.g. someone from a house)