to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
slimy; slippery; greasy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.)
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
(very) patient; persevering
(social) position; status
colluding; complicity; liaison; compromise; giving in
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
valley; ravine; cleavage (breasts); slum
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
grown man; grown woman; grown-up person; sensible person
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
prospects of victory; chances of success
to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
to be moved by affection; to be moved by kindness; to be touched
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
visit (to a shrine, grave, etc.); worship
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
flagstaff decorated with ivory carried by the emperor or a general
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; (sitting) straight
by the end of this year; before the year comes to a close; during this year
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against