peace; tranquility; tranquillity; (arch.) happy-go-lucky
on the sea; on the ocean; offshore
great hurry; great haste; rush
to give someone space; to give someone breathing room; to cut someone some slack; to provide leeway; to provide an opportunity
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
breakdown of negotiations
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
permanent stationing; staying permanently; resident (program, file, etc.)
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
news; word; tidings; omen
brilliance; luster; lustre; vividness; life
strong defense; strong defence
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
salary reduction; salary cut
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside; to set aside; to keep apart; to remove (someone) from the group; to shun
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
keep up your strength; chin up!
slim waist; slender figure; willowy figure; waist of a willow tree
Moro; Muslim inhabitant of the Philippines; conspicuously; openly; completely; entirely
special promotion (in rank or grade)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to hit (someone) once; to give (somebody) a punch; to intimidate (someone)
pulling up; drawing up; raising; increase; repatriation; evacuation
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to do as one wishes; to act as one wills
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
being able to hear everything (esp. when one was not intended to)
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to take by storm (e.g. a castle); to assault; to capture; to reduce
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to joke around; to do and say ridiculous things
each (person); everyone; individual; respective