to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
climax; peak; zenith; apex
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
damage (esp. financial) caused by harmful rumours or misinformation (rumors)
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
decision; determination; resolution
to subsist; to keep on living
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
to chat enthusiastically; to chatter; to talk on and on
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to congratulate; to celebrate
height (of body); stature
one's possessions; ownership
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
engineering works; civil engineering; public works
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
bell (used for summoning or signalling); buzzer
jingle; ding; ringing of small bells
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
residence; abode; dwelling