to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
standing upright; standing bolt upright; rearing
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
to bedaub (with paint); to besmear; to paint heavily; to spread thickly
one clap; one beat; one mora (taken as a unit of time)
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
to kick over; to kick down
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
exemption; exoneration; discharge
to jabber; to chatter; to chat with
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
ladybug (Harmonia axyridis); ladybird
passenger seat; assistant driver's seat
inflammatory; lascivious; sensational
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
charming; fascinating; attractive
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
chance (of success); odds
to hold the steering wheel; to drive (a car)
misunderstanding; misapprehension; false impression; to be mistaken; to have the wrong idea
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
sovereignty; supremacy; dominion
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
hegemony; leadership; initiative