to delay; to postpone; to slow down; to retard
temple (in a loom); tenter
to make (someone) to meet; to let (someone) meet; to expose to; to subject to
dispensing with the preliminaries ...; omitting the previous part
funeral service; memorial service; farewell ceremony (e.g. for a retiree)
Qingdao (China); Tsingtao; Chingtao
science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
god of pestilence; god who spreads infectious diseases; jinx; hoodoo; pest
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
one Nth part (e.g. one fifth, one tenth); one out of N
keep up your strength; chin up!
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
to cause; to induce; to bring about a result or state; to produce
to have an accident; to meet with an accident
recreation; diversion; relaxation
memento (esp. of a deceased person); keepsake; heirloom; remembrance; souvenir
being startled; getting a shock
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
for your information; I'm telling you
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
fate; destiny; predestination
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
studying abroad; studying at a different school, etc. (usu. for a specific purpose)
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms