tribe; clan; (taxonomical) tribe; group (of the periodic table)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
of course; certainly; naturally
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
weird; disgusting; sickening
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
in the future; another day; later
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
to grumble; to make difficulties
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
concession; conciliation; compromise
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth