slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
self-consciousness; self-awareness
independently; individually; separately; alone; singlehanded; unassisted
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
to throw (strongly, violently, etc.)
approximate (number); rough (calculation); sloppy (person); lackadaisical
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
punching bag (boxing); training bag; sandbag
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
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
totally willing; fully motivated
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to count on one's fingers
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
to run through; to run past
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
summer vacation; summer holiday
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
gossip; corner of the mouth
cherry blossom (colour, color)
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
common use; communal use; sharing
living; lifestyle; living room
to tuck up (e.g. skirt); to abridge; to cut short
to like; to love; to be fond of