pronunciation; production of sound
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to take a breath; to take a short rest
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
all present; all concerned; all of us
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to speak; to hear a voice
self-control; self-restraint
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
not caring; not giving a damn
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
milk powder; baby formula
stockpile; reserves; storing; stocking up; laying in (supplies)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
expiry date (esp. on food); expiration date; use-by date
thought; consideration; thinking
function; facility; faculty; feature
retrogression; regression
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
sterilization by boiling; sterilisation by boiling
the skin (of a human being); warmth of the skin; body warmth