to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
ban (e.g. on smoking); prohibition
lifting a ban; raising an embargo; opening a season (hunting, fishing, etc.); publishing contents; revealing information
speaking voice; talking voice
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
ardent; passionate; vehement
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
dizziness (from standing up too fast); orthostatic syncope; lightheadedness; vertigo
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
sexual excitement; estrus; oestrus; rut; (coming into) heat
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
to badger; to pester; to beg
chatter; prattle; lapping (up); slurping; sound of juicy food being bitten into
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
decrease; reduction; decline
serious; severe; grave; acute
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
exemplar; model; example; pattern
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
female molester; stupid woman
head-on fight; direct confrontation; head-to-head contest
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
inside; interior; inner part
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!