Chinese "Tail" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for fish, shrimp, etc.
with religious zeal; with utmost devotion; take great care of
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
to rank next to; to come after
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
attendance; presence; appearance
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
if you think about it; come to think of it
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
to lick off; to take (something) off by licking
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
beforehand; in advance; previously
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
materials; data; document
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
in case of; at that time; at this time
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)