to dis; to diss; to disrespect
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
complete change; about-face
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
department of a university; undergraduate (course, program, etc.)
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
joint together; opposite; facing
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
one-night stand; taking home a woman from a bar, club, etc.; takeout (i.e. food); take-out; takeaway
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
someone who is suddenly quiet and meek; (lit.) borrowed cat
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
by nature; naturally; by birth; innately; congenitally
helpful person; person who likes looking after others; overly helpful person; annoyingly helpful person; manager; go-between
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
debut work; one's first work
time; season; period; phase; stage
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
cooperation; collaboration
January; first month of the lunar calendar
label (i.e. sticker); label (i.e. record label)
several; various; divergent; conflicting; different; diverse
every year; yearly; annually
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
in order; sequential; seriatim