to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
to be stormy; to be rough; to be rough (of skin); to be chapped; to be ruined; to fall into ruin
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
flour; meal; powder; dust
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to rain incessantly; to downpour
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
weak-headed; can't drink much; can't hold one's liquor; can't take one's drink; easily gets drunk
speaking inarticulately (slurring, lisping, etc.)
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
not wearing a mask (in kendo, noh, etc.); sober face; sobriety; (arch.) face with no make-up; (arch.) unpainted face
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
self control; self restraint
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
even though; despite; when
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
lingering scent; lingering fragrance; residual aroma
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
broke; poor; short; skint; having no money
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
bad-feeling; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross; disgusting
to hurl abuse (at); to use abusive language
short temper; quick temper; hot temper; impatience; irritability
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English