scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
granted that; even if; even though
standing on one's feet for a long time
Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm (1844-1900)
collection of (famous) quotes; collection of sayings; analects
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
sharp increase; sudden rise
garbage dump; scrap heap; rubbish dump; dump; dumpsite
leader of the pack (of a group of kids); neighborhood bully (neighbourhood)
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
endurance; perseverance; patience
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
good feeling; feeling good
parents' ability (or inability) to let go of their children
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
messenger; envoy; emissary
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
accelerated; accelerating; gathering speed
to charge to the company; to put on an expense account; to write off as an expense
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
selling on the market (in the marketplace, in stores, etc.); making something commercially available; commercial (e.g. software); over-the-counter; off-the-shelf
servant; manservant; menial
(person who has the) hands of God; master; virtuoso
close thicket; dense forest; jungle; amazon.com
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
dyeing; staining; dyed colour (color)
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); gobbling up
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly