to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
means of transportation; transport service
intimacy; affection; familiarity
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
the touch of; feel of; texture
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
information transfer; information transmission
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
to loiter around; to wander about
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
situation report; status report; progress report
to keep away; to keep at a distance
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
front; frontage; facade; main
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have