going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
behind; in the rear; in back
door; gate; opening; title page
to run out (e.g. of the room)
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
ignoring a traffic light; red-light violation; running a red light; jaywalking
to lose sight of; to miss
to take a breath; to take a short rest
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
to have the honour of being present (at a meeting, etc.); to have the honour of being a member (of a society, etc.); (lit.) to soil the lowest seat by one's presence
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
minor local college; small-time university
tail end; tailender; last person (to arrive, finish etc.); ass; arse; butt
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
out of character; unlike one
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
ancestor; forefather; foremother
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection