prices of commodities; prices (in general); cost-of-living
Asiatic dayflower (Commelina communis)
law of conservation of energy
estimate; estimation; valuation; quotation
building lot; residential land
taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet
Japanese hare (Lepus brachyurus); wild rabbit
transmission of electricity; electricity supply; power supply
working for a company; being employed by a company
brief remark; few words; one side (e.g. of an argument); ex-parte statement
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
feces and urine; excreta; human waste
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
old maid (card game); living without one's mother-in-law
to draw back; to leave (the area)
in contrast to ...; unlike ...; while ...; whereas ...
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
steel tower; electricity pylon; transmission tower
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; makeover; updating
to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
riding ground; racecourse; racetrack
mechanism; mechanics; machines; mechanic
wild grasses; field grass; wildflowers
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way
electric line; electric cable; power cable; telephone line; telegraph wire
to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
day duty; day shift; class duty (students)
to be manageable; to be able to handle