to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
deep-seated grudge; hatred
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
check; restraint; oppression; suppression
opportunity; chance; trigger; cause
incredibly brutal; gory; gruesome
method of bringing up; method of raising
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
what sort of; what kind of; what way
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
pitch dark; total darkness
traditional (Chinese or Japanese) dry landscape garden
traveling bag; travelling bag; suitcase
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
to wash away; to rinse off
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
dull sound; muffled sound
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
anxiously; impatiently; worriedly; fretting; getting worked up
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
to know (a person); to think
such; like that; in that way
elastic; flexible; telescoping; expandable; retractable; extensible
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
way out; means to escape; escape route
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
help; assistance; service
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
stubborn person; bonehead; bullethead; pig-headed person