to increase; to add to; to augment
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; eye poke (in combat sports); eye-gouging
perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy
to beat back into shape; to correct (a bad habit, character trait, etc.) by discipline; to straighten (someone) out
physical punishment; beating; smacking; severe scolding; chastisement; discipline
having sticky fingers; compulsive thievery; habitual movement of one's hands; marks from being handled often
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
savage; wild; unruly; to behave roughly; to get wild
bringing about; cause; provocation
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
Chinese lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum)
bell (used for summoning or signalling); buzzer
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
to keep watch; to stand guard
just when (one is about to ...); just as; the very moment when; on the point of
nice to see you; good morning; good evening; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily
highly skilled; skillful; very capable; particularly able person; master-hand; person of ability
intelligence network; information network
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
intelligence operative; spy
spa (mineral spring); spa (establishment with facilities for beauty treatment, weight loss, relaxation, etc.); health spa; spaghetti
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
absence; disregard; indifference
to be sorry; to beg someone's pardon; to be much obliged; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be greatly impressed
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic