bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
to rage; to fly into a rage; to become furious
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
making a swift decision; making immediate decisions and taking quick actions
to show signs of; to appear
stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis); qilin (Chinese unicorn)
farewell; goodbye; adieu; if so; in that case; then
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
to approach (one's) death; to face (one's) death
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to need; to demand; to take; to require
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
supply; provision; service; supply
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession