tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan; wild boar (meat)
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
being good at cooking; good cook
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
alternately; by turns; one after the other
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
to have meaning; to be meaningful
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
to steal a kiss; to snatch a kiss
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
sleeping together; sleeping with; sharing a bed
look; appearance; spectacle; sight; observation meditation; outlook on ...
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
the truth; fact; as it is; as you are; frank; bare plain
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
without exaggeration; truthful; factual
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
single word; a few words; brief comment
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution