but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
proof to the contrary; disproof; counter-evidence; rebuttal; refutation
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to explain adequately; to be accountable
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
lidded plastic container; Tupperware
throwaway; disposable; single-use
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to polish up; to shine up
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to project; to show; to portray; to depict; to describe
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
greater than ...; bigger ...
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
I appreciate your efforts
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
East Asian age reckoning; traditional system of age reckoning whereby newborns are considered one year old and on New Year's Day one year is added to everyone's age
(sense of) reality; realness; realism; authenticity; viability
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
going through; going via; going by way of
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot