to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
that's the way it is; such is life
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
will not do; do not; does not
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
(arch.) indicates emphasis, intention, etc.; indicates emphasis, intention, etc.
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
necessary; indispensable; must-have; must; juice of grapes or other fruit prior to fermentation into wine
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
(telephone) call; (telephone) ring; shout; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call); call money
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
society; the world; the times
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; presentation
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act as innocent