to some extent; to a certain extent
to squeeze; to wring out; to narrow down; to refine
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)
town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
to unfold; to unroll; to open
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
New Year (esp. first three days); first month of the year; January
drifting; drift; being adrift
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
older brother; elder brother
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
innocent; naive; artless; unsophisticated; pure; fresh
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)