to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
goosebumps; gooseflesh; goose pimples; rough skin; coarse skin
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
raptor; bird of prey; predatory bird
innocent (esp. of a girl); naive; virgin; maiden; young striped mullet
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to; to become intimate (of a man and woman); to get close; to get married
being drawn to many things; distraction; difficulty of choice; difficulty in choosing; being unable to decide
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
suicide attack; kamikaze attack
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
breakdown of negotiations
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
causing a stir; causing a commotion; making a fuss; troublemaker; person who causes a stir
in proportion to; according to; depending on
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
caustic words; defiant words
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
partner (esp. in manzai); companion; partner for the night (e.g. at a brothel)
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
fame (for one's bravery); great renown
to gain a reputation; to make oneself famous
intimidating enough to quieten a crying child
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
choux (pastry); cream puff
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to be blown off; to be blown away; to disappear; to vanish; to rush; to hurry
inflated price (assigned in anticipation of being haggled down); overcharging; exaggeration
running water; flowing water; stream
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight