society; the world; the times
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
grumbling; muttering; complaining; moaning
liking; being fond of; to one's liking; to one's taste; preferred; favourite
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to be dispersed; to get separated
splitting the bill (usu. evenly); splitting the check; paying one's own expenses; going Dutch
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
like that; that way; thus
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
detour; circumvention; turning movement
feel when biting; manner of enunciation
expressing one's mind; speaking out
two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)
night view; night skyline; nightscape
modern; lug arm tips (on glasses); temple tips
in comparison with; when compared with; according to; in light of; in view of
several types; several kinds; several species
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
to wait for an opportunity
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
intrusion; bursting into; barging into; breaking into; forcing one's way into
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
telephone receiver; telephone mouthpiece; making a telephone call; receiving a telephone call
Chinese cooking; Chinese food
to accept (something) with thanks
to remove; to get rid of; to clear away; to tear down
the more (people) fight, the closer they are; those who quarrel most are often the best of friends
stir-fried shrimp in chili sauce
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
approach (to a problem, issue, etc.); approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.); inrun (of a ski jump); approach (to a building, mountain, etc.); approach shot
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest