to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
in order to do; for the purpose of doing
dimness; obscurity; indistinctness; unclear; unintelligible
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
elopement; running away with a lover
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
to push aside; to brush aside
in a word; to put it briefly; to make a long story short
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
(doing something) in tears
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
railway track; railway line; railroad; railway; track; line
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out
glazing; fitting with glass; transparency; openness; lack of secrecy
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
outside of; not covered by
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
lost article; something forgotten
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
to be subject to punishment; to be punished