habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
return; reversion; comeback; carriage return
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
official recognition; official approval; certification; authorization; authorisation
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
degree of familiarity; popularity; name recognition; notoriety
rising rapidly (e.g. prices, popularity); soaring; skyrocketing; going through the roof
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
locker room; changing room; dressing room
testicle; testicles; testes
glutinous rice steamed with red beans or some other ingredient; (arch.) trickery; (arch.) deception
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
cannot do without something; indispensable; absolutely necessary; have to do
to make a joint vow; to swear together; to pledge
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
life; living; I; me; student
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
(distant) future; future existence; world beyond the grave; future (tense)