strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
commitment; pledge; promise
the same as always; day after day
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
to be discouraged; to shrink from
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
rafflesia (Rafflesia arnoldii); monster flower; stinking corpse lily
to become settled; to be fixed
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
wind and waves; strife; discord; dissension
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
remote (work, device, etc.)
study group; study meeting
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
another; different; separate; discrete
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
intelligence; intellect; brains