rather; sooner; preferably
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
written oath; covenant; pledge
covering; protection; backing; relief
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
spontaneous discharge; accidental gun discharge
idealistic thought (argument)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to catch fire (of charcoal); to start burning; to burn away; to burn merrily
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
grove of the village shrine
descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
nod; inclination of the head
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
to carry out one's mission
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
worst; worst-case (scenario)
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am