calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
(judo) foot technique; footwork
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
technique; art; skill; move
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to bring back; to restore
to approach; to draw near
prohibition; inhibition; ban
breaking off a relationship; permanent breach of friendship; rupture
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
pathetic; sad; sorrowful; grievous
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to stick into and move around; to dig around in; to pick (i.e. one's teeth)
family; members of a family
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related