strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
if so; in that case; in that situation
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
sad to say; how sad; alas
to like; to love; to be fond of
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
number of persons; personnel
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
honor; honour; credit; prestige
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
tail and fins; embellishment (of a story, rumor, etc.); exaggeration
employment; starting work
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
in spite of; regardless of
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
putting one's heart and soul (into); giving one's all; breathing a soul into (e.g. a Buddhist statue); (arch.) intimacy; (arch.) familiarity
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
to make a bold speech; to make a bold statement
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
tool; implement; means; furniture
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
March; third month of the lunar calendar
name plate; name tag; label
handwritten letter; handwritten character
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
wild grasses; field grass; wildflowers
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that