to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
job hunting; job searching
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue
to confuse (someone); to befuddle; to bewilder; to mystify; to throw up a smokescreen; (lit.) to surround with smoke
fixed number; certain number; given number; definite number
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
conversion; reform; correcting someone's conduct
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to burst (open); to break; to split
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
as many (people) as possible
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
rest; break; recess; intermission
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
there being no use in arguing (about it)
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
great difference; major mistake
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to be idle; to slacken; to neglect (e.g. one's work)