steady; honest; sober; straightforward
to pile up; to accumulate
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
evil influence; (evil) clutches; tentacles of evil
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
kudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowroot; Chinese moonseed (Sinomenium acutum)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
question and answer session
how; in what way; how about; questionable
mechanism; machinery; trick; dodge; mechanical doll; string puppet
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
to increase; to add to; to augment
slimy; slippery; greasy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.)
ingredient; component; composition
acid; sourness; sour taste
able-bodied; robust; sturdy; strong
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
to surge; to well up; to gush out
century; era; of the century (e.g. fight of the century)
making a killing; making easy money; robbery
obstruction of business; interference with business
anger; offence; offense; rage; taking offense; taking offence
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting