to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
synchronization; synchronized swimming
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
both; both sides; both parties
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
to state; to express; to mention
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
and; thereupon; because of that
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
photograph of two people, usu. male and female; man and woman being alone together; phone dating service where a couple are randomly connected for a conversation
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
nasal hair; nose hair; being infatuated with women; fool
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
to brave a danger; to take a risk
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response