which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
life; living; I; me; student
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
as (for); for; in the capacity of
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
title of honour; title of honor
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
cannot be helped; unavoidable
superlative; extraordinary; mega; superdreadnought (class of warships)
bombshell announcement (statement)
perfect; complete; flawless
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
after school (at the end of the day)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
silent; still; quiet; hushed
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
sidewalk café; footpath café
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank