to lose one's temper; to lose patience; to have enough; to be exasperated; to become irritated; to get fed up
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
present; gift; to give a present or gift
planning; scheming; maneuvering; manoeuvring
some people; a few people; several people
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
tune (melody, piece of music)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
triple time; three important requisites
gem; jewel; precious stone
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
several years; a few years
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
to assemble; to set up; to construct
(providing) covering fire; supporting (backing up) someone (in a debate or argument)