one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
private (non-governmental) school (college, university)
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to deceive with smooth talk; to wheedle; to give someone a snow job
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
new menu item; new dish on a menu
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
word of mouth; comments written online (about a product, service, etc.); online reviews
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
tension; mental strain; nervousness
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
to play a central role; to take a leading part
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to spread; to be propagated
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
oblong; vertical writing style (e.g. on envelopes); portrait orientation
drink box; carton (milk, juice, etc.); paper bag (for vacuum cleaners)