to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
harsh (taste, feeling, etc.); acrid; sharp (language, question, etc.); biting; nasty; gross
privately; with outsiders barred; en famille
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
pleasant feeling; good vibes
over-optimistic calculation; counting one's chickens before they're hatched
walking heavily; lumbering
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to be somewhat stylish; to be somewhat chic
to read the situation; to sense the mood
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
very; much; greatly; a lot of
so what!; who gives a damn?
lack of physical exercise; insufficient exercise; inactivity
wearing thick clothes; dressing warmly
common people; ordinary people; masses
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
(smelling) strongly; pungently; furiously; indignantly; fuming
to go out and away; to leave
failure; mistake; blunder
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
packing; crating; packaging
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
caller; visitor; company; guest