to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
to have a talk; to tell a story
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)
high spirits; high energy; go!; go-man-go!; fashionably clothed and assertive (esp. of a woman); flashy
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes; ruler and ruled
ringtone; ring tone; ringback tone; ringing tone
answering machine; answerphone
radio wave; reception; signal; saying strange things
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
can't go on like this; can't stand it anymore; can't take it any longer
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act innocent
when; how soon; how long until
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
former boyfriend; ex-boyfriend
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
instability; insecurity; crankiness
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
and yet; though; when; in spite of
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
to say; to be called; to do
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial