suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to compete; to vie; to make fight against another (person, animal); to pit against; to debate; to argue
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
to be greedy; to devour greedily
with a pat; with a tap; with a pop; with a crack; casually (throw); carelessly
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
people; race; nation; ethnic group; ethnos
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
wearing one's hair in braids
nearsightedness; shortsightedness; myopia
correction (of a fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform; straightening (of teeth)
half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
surgery; operation; procedure; skill with one's hands; sleight of hand
loss of eyesight; loss of sight; going blind; blindness
low-priced; cheap; shallow (e.g. sympathy); superficial; link back to discussion group, bulletin board, etc. posting
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview