even for an instant; even as a joke
focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)
to vie with one's opponent
clumsiness; awkwardness; ineptitude
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
script; screenplay; scenario
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
personal grudge; personal enmity
tone (of voice); parlance; style; intonation; accent
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
will not do; do not; does not
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
recommendation; referral; endorsement
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
cuisine with fresh seafoods
other than; excluding; without
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
naval port; naval station
complete; whole; perfect; safe
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
individual technique (in team sports); individual skills; individual play
the wolf knows what the ill beast thinks; it takes one to know one
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
genius; prodigy; natural gift
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
permanent; perpetual; lasting
pipe; tube; channels, official or otherwise; (business) connections; tobacco pipe
establishment; settlement
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
person doing the actual work (as opposed to management)
to make sense; to be consistent; to be logical; to stand to reason; to be coherent
flag; banner (administrative division of Inner Mongolia)
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan