just because; even if; even though
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
contradiction; inconsistency
superscription (on a letter, parcel, etc.); address; overwriting (data, file, etc.)
self control; self restraint
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
hostility; antagonism; opposition
lasting quality; good wearing ability; going a long way
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
headquarters; head office; main office
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown
(one's) identity; background; upbringing; (one's) character
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
good humour (humor); good mood
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
entreaty; supplication; petition
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
PC; personal computer; prestressed concrete; precast concrete; polycarbonate; political correctness; patrol car
clear; precise; definite; distinct
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to accept; to receive; to agree
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together