to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
loss; defeat; counter for losses
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
convenient; handy; useful
rest; break; recess; intermission
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
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
regret; repentance; remorse
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to attack; to assault; to assail
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
to connect (with a different flight, train, etc.); to make a connection; to change (planes, trains, etc.)
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
price; cost; charge; consideration (in a contract)
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
one more time; once more; once again
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover