very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to require much effort; to be hard to do; to be bone-breakingly hard
vocal sound; tone of voice
ordinary; in the past; usual; regular
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
virtue gained by practising Buddhism
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
pickling in salt; leaving unchanged; leaving unused
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
criticism; commentary; review
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
bad smell; affectation; fulsomeness
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
gesture; gesticulation; motion
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
insistence; (major) emphasis; stress
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
and so; therefore; for that reason
thought; consideration; thinking
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
until now; so far; up to the present
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start