liking something; being partial to something; -phile
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
reserve; modesty; hesitation; abhorrence; repugnance; loathing
-less; lacking; non-existing
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
cheap lodging (especially in a skid row area or slum); flophouse
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
with a thump; (hanging) straight down
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
two people alike; two of a kind; kissing cousins; two people cut from the same cloth
to make coffee; to brew coffee
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
simple honesty; tactless frankness
insertion; letter drop; sending to a prisoner; thing sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
in the future; another day; later
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
Sparta (ancient Greek city-state); hard education; hard training; strict; severe
having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect
ceremony held at the end of a school term; end-of-term ceremony
exceptional; unusual; special; especially; exceptionally; unusually
standard; set; routine; decided
conclusion; end; finish; supervision; management; control
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
the present term; the present session