to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to buy in quantity; to buy a lot (of); to stock up (on); to lay in
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
to pause; to have a short intermission
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
clumsy; awkward; unskillful; incompetent; inept; bungling
sense of justice; feeling of righteousness; moral sense
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in a web browser)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
(telephone) call; ring (of a telephone); shout; call; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call)
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
how much; how many; to what extent
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
hands-free (e.g. telephone)
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
ill will; malice; evil intent
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
thought; consideration; thinking
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
time; labour; payment (for labour); pay; tedious job; troublesome job
to give directions; to issue instructions
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
from now; from this moment; henceforth
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
trick; trap; stratagem; intraoperative; during surgery
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as