to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
like this; such; thus; in this way
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to be twisted; to be wrapped; to be distorted
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
opposite; reverse; contrary
everywhere; all over; throughout
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
uncharted territory; unknown waters; unfamiliar terrain
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
openhearted; frank; broad-minded
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
I have nothing to do with it
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
stomach-ache; stomach pain; gastralgia
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
(hard) candy; toffee; rice-sugar; sugar made from the starch of rice, potatoes, etc.; amber; yellowish-brown
to get someone to say; to make someone say
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
exactly as stated; verbatim
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty