until now; so far; up to the present
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
named after; associated with; connected with
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
must-see; not to be missed; a must
winter vacation; winter holidays
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
island in a pond or river
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
such; like that; that sort of; very
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
sick person; patient; invalid
take care of yourself; get well soon; God bless you; bless you
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)