to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
literally; to the letter; literal
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
to make a speech; to address
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
story; topic (on everyone's lips); (the stuff of) legend
wire netting; wire mesh; wire screen; chain-link mesh
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
making different (comic) faces, esp. using small props
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
to boost; to force up; to push up
etc.; et cetera; and so on
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
surely (not); certainly (not)
kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous
conformity; compatibility; adaptability; congruity; congruence
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
function; facility; faculty; feature
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; providing fully
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
if it is the case that ...
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
core; core; hardcore; all-out
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
the top (e.g. top ten); the best