to vomit; to throw up; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to shake one's head (in denial)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
to redeem (from sin); to save
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
lisping; poorly expressed; unclear (wording); imprecise (expression)
lack of words; being tongue-tied; suppressing what you want to say
more than usual; especially; particularly
cerebral infarction; (ischemic) stroke
sign; indication; omen; symptom
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
(mind and) spirit; life energy; vitality; essence
selection; classification; sorting; screening; triage
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
countertop; tabletop; baking tray; baking sheet
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
180 degrees; complete change
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to move forward; to move on
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera)
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic