direct control; direct supervision
fixed number; quorum (for an assembly); constant; invariable; literal; fate
troops; group members; team members
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
to knock down; to tear down; to crush (e.g. enemy); to throw into confusion; to refute; to pick apart
police officer; policeman; constable
fragrant wood; aromatic tree
to throw on the fire; to burn
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
feeling a sudden chill; feeling a shiver; feeling sudden surprise (fright, horror, etc.); shuddering
regarding highly; attaching importance to
without penalty; acquittal; impunity
false rumor (rumour); false alarm; misinformation
leaping flames; flying sparks; spread of fire (due to leaping flames); repercussions in unanticipated areas; spilling over; impetigo contagiosa
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
to fall into disgrace with; to incur someone's displeasure
to prostrate oneself before
to ride on a person's shoulders; to be carried on a person's back
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to feel a chill run down one's spine
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
gadid (any fish of the family Gadidae, incl. cod, haddock, whiting and pollack); Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus)
flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae); bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)
ray (any fish of superorder Batoidea)
drying machine; dryer; desiccator
poisonous; venomous; hateful; detestable; gaudy; garish
porcino (Boletus edulis); penny bun; cep
murder; killing; murderer
toadstool; poisonous mushroom
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
leaving something as it is (after taking it out or turning it on)
(clenched) fist; knuckles
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
firm; persevering; flexible and hard to break
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
aburaage; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; frying in oil; deep-fried food