to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
(fish) biting at every cast
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
labor management; labour management
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to serve out one's apprenticeship; to serve out one's time
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
with these words; while saying
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
strongish; somewhat strong
anniversary of a person's death; monthly return of the date of someone's death
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
to face; to go towards; to head towards
to end in vain; to be wasted effort
(wet) compress; poultice; fomentation
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
strained back; slipped disk; lumbosacral strain
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
intensive-care old people's home
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
suddenly; all at once; rapidly
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
ago; since; before; previous