arrest; apprehension; capture
at least; at most; (even) just
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to rouse anger; to provoke wrath; to offend
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
until now; so far; up to the present
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
in spite of; regardless of
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to attack; to assault; to assail
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
concession; conciliation; compromise
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
unfairness; injustice; partiality
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to bring back; to restore
first-rate; finest quality; the best
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt