progress; being under way
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
looking on (somebody) as hostile
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
in the end; at the end of the day
(social) position; status
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
decoration; ornament; trimmings
loveable; very likeable; like very much
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to finish; to end; to close
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
standard value; reference value; nominal value
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
minimum; at the very least
to be renewed; to change; to be improved; to be reformed; to stand on ceremony; to be formal
(not) so much; (not) that much
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
outsider; someone outside of a group
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
as many (people) as possible
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
water outlet; tap; faucet
sympathy; empathy; response
university hospital; teaching hospital