to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
moderate; proper; just right
burn mark; grilled surface (e.g. on a steak)
pie; tart; palmier (pastry)
burn; scald; (fig.) getting one's fingers burned (e.g. poor investment, mixing with the wrong people)
to put into the mouth; to eat
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
actual profit; practical use; benefit
confections; sweets; candy; cake
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
without looking aside; looking neither right nor left; wholeheartedly; single-mindedly
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
distant look; faraway look
to reschedule; to recompose; to recross (one's legs); to reset
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to make a name for oneself; to achieve success
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection; fondness
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
memories; recollections; reminiscence
trading company (esp. a Japanese outpost of a foreign firm); trading house; firm; factory
to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to pout (e.g. lips); to get nervous; to set one's nerves on edge; to raise (e.g. one's voice)
charm; spell; curse; malediction; dharani; mantra
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook