to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
(one) could even say that
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to be silent; to say nothing
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
tattling; telling on (someone)
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
passion; ardor; enthusiasm; The Passion
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
never mind!; don't worry about it
(telephone) extension; additional telephone handset; portable handset; cordless telephone
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
mwahahaha (evil laughter)
to be (of animate objects); to exist; to stay; to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to raise one's voice; to shout
river; stream; River; the ... river
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
to work without sleep or rest
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding