knowing; (an) acquaintance
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
to fix one's affection on
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
likability; favorability; popularity
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
job; work; duties; trade; skill
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
recommendation; referral; endorsement
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
region; limits; stage; level
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
feminine; womanly; female
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
reference; bibliographical reference; consultation; browsing (e.g. when selecting a file to upload on a computer); checking out
influenced by; in response to; in the wake of; triggered by; following
throughout; all through; right through
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
to explain adequately; to be accountable