to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to swim; to struggle through (a crowd); to make one's way through the world; to get along (in life); to totter; to lose one's balance
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
with a friendly grin; smilingly
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to breathe out; to exhale
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
senior high school; high school
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)
beginning; outset; first; onset
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in