cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
deodorant; deodorizer; air freshener
the same; the said; likewise
to choke; to be choked (by); to sob convulsively
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
something or other; anything
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
what do you want?; can I help you?
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
police drama (television); detective drama
back side; back end; posterior; rear
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
to thrust before; to thrust at
slow; sluggish; bushy (hair); thick; unfashionable; lacking style
parroting back; repeating (something one was told) like a parrot
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
what date?; what's the date?; when?
tenth day of the month; ten days
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
fifth day of the month; five days
incorrect; wrong; incorrect interpretation (answer, solution)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to pull the trigger; to squeeze the trigger
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
(sound effect for) collapsing; losing strength; slumping; losing balance
physical examination; medical checkup; frisking; pat-down; search
letter; missive; note; mail
one's own handwriting; autograph