to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
seasoning; flavour; flavor
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
minimum; at the very least
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
training; drill; practice; discipline
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
right beside; close to; nearby
to switch off; to turn off
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
if so; in that case; in that situation
thought; consideration; thinking
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
fungus; germ; bacterium; bacillus
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move