to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
capable of anything; liable to do
to feel uncomfortable; to be offended; to have a bad time
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
talk about divorce or separation
near; nearby; not far off
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
counter for books; volume
red flesh (of a fish); red-fleshed fish (e.g. tuna); lean meat; heartwood
coming to nothing; bubble on the surface of water; something that is short-lived
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
a matter for the police; a brush with the law
to pile up; to accumulate
just past noon; afternoon
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
distrust of (other) human beings
rope; cord; policeman's rope
having one misfortune after another; insult to injury
V sign (hand gesture); peace sign
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
confusion; mixing; merger
mottled pattern; patchy pattern
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing