to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
to thrust before; to thrust at
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)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
stupid plan; inane way of doing something; (one's own) plan or project
to be flexible; to be accommodating
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
postwar period; period after Second World War
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
(the degree of) self-sufficiency (e.g. in oil)
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
spacious; roomy; broad; wide; extensive
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
to say; to be called; to do
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
-less; lacking; non-existing
that day; the very same day
parting; separation; farewell
seeing one off; farewell; escort
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
deep emotion; strong feelings
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
the whole body; the five styles of writing Chinese characters; the five parts of the body (head, two hands and two feet; or head, neck, chest, hands and feet)
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate