to talk (a person) down; to confute
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
having said that; on the other hand
end; close; finish; termination
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
after school (at the end of the day)
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
head of the student council; president of the student council
grey (gray); gray (SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten
light blue; pale blue; aqua
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
with a friendly grin; smilingly
gentle; mild; meek; tender
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
in person; personally; directly
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
results; record; grades; marks
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency
arm; skill; efforts; ability
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend
development; exploitation
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red