to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
predation; eating prey; preying upon
agglutination; adhesion; fusion; combination; blending; uniting
deployment; spreading out; dispersal
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
contact; touch; tactile object; uncleanliness
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
ridge (in field); row of raised earth when planting crops; rib (cloth, mountains, sea); cord (e.g. corduroy)
(sink) deeply (into mud, snow, etc.); (thrust) deeply (into a soft object); (involved) too deeply (in a matter, relationship, etc.); drenched; soaked; (arch.) extremely (drunk)
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
four man group; quartet; the Gang of Four
clothes; clothing; garments
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
impudent; shameless; brazen
inspection; examination; checking
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
omission; failure; incompleteness; irregularity; mismanagement; misconduct
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to rest; to relax; to repose
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
expulsion; dismissal; ejection; drum beat at the end of a day's performance (in the theatre, sumo, etc.)
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time