forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
failure story; horror story
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
free (of charge); gratuitous
thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
convenience; user-friendliness
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
big thanks; great gratitude
modern convenience; convenience of civilized life; blessings of civilization
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
during a telephone call; busy line
word; word; Word; Microsoft Word
end of term; end of semester
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
midterm (mid-semester) test or exam
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
time; season; period; phase; stage
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
amusing; funny; interesting
self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
to fling; to toss; to throw; to abandon; to leave behind
pride; dignity; self-respect
nice; good; well-executed
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
pointer (dog breed); English pointer; pointer (rod); pointing stick; (mouse) pointer; mouse cursor