to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
three; three years of age
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
for the time being; for the present; immediate; present; for some time (after); current account
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
premature joy; short-lived elation
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
loan; roan; lawn (i.e. short grass); lawn (type of cotton cloth)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
opaque; obscure; opacity; obscurity; unclear; unpredictable
action of making something; -ification
in search of; in order to look for
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
composed expression; clear face
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
worry; care; anxiety; mental exhaustion
to be suspicious (of something or somebody)
rotary; roundabout; traffic circle; rotary; rotating
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
high-end residential area; affluent neighbourhood