one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
at the last moment; this late in the game
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
instant; moment; for an instant
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
order from the company president
opening and shutting; opening and closing
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
difficult to ...; hard to ...
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to pick up; to find; to gather
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)