to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
contest; comparison; competition
very much; exceedingly; extremely
not caring; not giving a damn
to complain; to make a complaint
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
not yet known; unknown; strange
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
convenient; handy; useful
lonely person; someone who easily succumbs to loneliness
sun; saint; San (people); son
ventilation fan; extractor fan
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
decision; determination; resolution
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
pudding (esp. custard); black hair dyed blond but where the roots have again turned black
to have a reason; to have an excuse
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
resigning from a company on marriage (of a woman)
to close (one's eyes); to shut
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
registration; accession; register; entry; record
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
example; simile; metaphor; allegory