to smash violently; to crush
making a prayer (to a god or Buddha)
loading; charging; filling
male instincts; male frivolity
percussion hammer; firing hammer; cocking piece
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
suspicion (of others); jealousy
infringement; violation; invasion; encroachment; trespass
vagrant; vagabond; drifter
good-quality; superior in quality
Hades (Greek god); Pluto (Roman god)
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)
to boil down; to concentrate (soup, milk, stock, etc.); to reach a conclusion; to conclude a discussion
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
major stockholder; large shareholder
trouble; quarrel; dispute
absurd; ridiculous; nonsense; excessive; extreme
coordination; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours)
to try to make a favourable impression; to appeal
attractive body; nice-looking body
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
strongly; violently; with all one's strength
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
girl's feeling; maiden's mind
hypothetical or imaginary enemy
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
surname; family name; last name
to be digested; to master (a skill); to be proficient; to mature (e.g. personality); to mellow; to mature (foodstuff)
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
economic slump; hard times; poor (business); dull; gloomy; cheerless