self-centered; self-centred; selfish
armed might; military power; the sword; force
unauthorized (computer) access; hacking
pedestrian crossing; crosswalk
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
(it won't be possible) on such short notice
rough sketch; floor plan; blueprint
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
trunks; shorts (e.g. seaside use)
cherry blossom (colour, color)
chest measurement; bust measurement
bursting at the seams; bulging
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
to blush; to have flushed cheeks
newsprint; newspaper used for wrapping, packing, etc.; newspaper
closing of a park (e.g. theme park, botanical garden, etc.)
rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
tightfisted; stingy; miserly; small-minded
cold-blooded; unfeeling; heartless; heart of stone; inconsiderate
petty bourgeois; lower middle class
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; quiet; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild; temperate
flame; blaze; fire; attack; aggression
chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
negative emotions; negative feelings
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
having said that; be that as it may
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together