to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to wear away; to rub down; to abrade
with these words; while saying
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
nursemaid; nanny; babysitter; child-minding; babysitting
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
acquaintance; appreciative friend
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
black soybean; soybeans boiled in sugary water; pea
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
fruit wine (e.g. cider, wine, plum liquor); fruit liqueur
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
root; joint; base; crotch
frequent; densely packed; thick
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
(physical) growth; development
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
over-fond parent; doting parent
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
unable to speak; inarticulate; mute; speechless; tongue-tied
since one's birth; in one's whole life; all one's life
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
(medical) treatment; care; therapy; cure; remedy
slowness; inertness; inability; lack of talent; dullness
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
as if nothing had happened