to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
covered with; stained; smeared
to lose one's temper; to lose patience; to have enough; to be exasperated; to become irritated; to get fed up
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
tension; mental strain; nervousness
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
external wound; (physical) trauma
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
mistaken idea; misunderstanding; wrong impression
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
the same generation; coeval
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
to cause to swell; to inflame
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
to curve; to twist; to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious