to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
by sheer strength; by brute force
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
to discuss; to talk together
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
society; the world; the times
choices; alternatives; options
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
distant look; faraway look
my spouse (esp. used to refer to one's wife); my wife; my husband
sex life; sexual activities
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
opinion; intention; thought