to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to put up (with something); (lit.) to clench one's teeth
job hunting; job searching
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
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 resort to violence; to behave violently; to use force
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to show through; to be hinted at; to peek through; to shine through
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
reforming (oneself); mending one's ways; turning over a new leaf
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to be heartbroken; to have one's heart break; to be overwhelmed with grief
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
helper; assistant; help; assistance
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
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
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 up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
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 measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
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 lazy; to be idle; to slack; to neglect (e.g. one's work); to be neglectful of; to skip (e.g. school)