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 be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
boy; son; baby boy; young man
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
pretext for not revealing something (e.g. actual reason for one's failure, vested interest, etc.)
drama; play; powerful drug
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
sister (sibling); (Catholic) sister; sister (female partner in a homosexual relationship)
place; room; margin; scope
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
(sense of) reality; realness; realism; authenticity; viability
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
manly; masculine; like a man
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
old clothes; secondhand clothing
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
cartoon-character costume
very; greatly; exceedingly
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
to penetrate; to pervade; to spread
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences