what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
because of; owing to; due to
sour look; surly face; pout
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
tedious; boring; being fed up with
to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
ventilation fan; extractor fan
moisture; humidity; dampness
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
standard; set; routine; decided
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
(husband and wife) both working; dual income
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to quit one's job; to resign
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
society; public; community; social studies
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
practical question (problem); practical matter
income; receipts; revenue
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up