to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
filial piety; being kind to one's parents; taking care of one's parents
novice; greenhorn; squirt; worthless person
support; backing; aid; assistance
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
yoo-hoo; halloo; hi-de-ho; howdy; hey
to be expensive; to be costly
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
to (an extent); up to; doesn't amount to doing ...; not significant enough to require ...; even if ...
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
househusband; stay-at-home dad
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
nutritional value; food value
unpredictability; element of surprise
an assortment; combination
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
fellow women; between women; among women; woman-to-woman