even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
tower; steeple; spire; stupa; pagoda; dagoba
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
offense and defense; offence and defence
experienced; already had an experience (with something)
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; having no choice
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
menial; meanness; servility; abject
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to toady; to be obsequious
urine; piss; pee; breaking a contract
to dash (e.g. liquid on someone's face); to slosh; to splash; to souse; to pour
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
fair and square; open and aboveboard
hateful; abominable; poor-looking; amazing; fantastic; admirable
urine; small amount of water
to seek a path; to find one's way
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
men's basketball; boys' basketball
match; tournament; interschool match
to employ; to hire; to charter
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided