to feel relieved; to feel satisfied; to feel refreshed
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
piling shame on top of shame
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
passing through without stopping; passing by
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
sudden change; sudden turn
to rush over; to run up to
just when (one is about to ...); just as; the very moment when; on the point of
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
cold (attitude); indifferent; unsympathetic; aloof
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
spring break; spring vacation
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
election; selection; choice
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
serving concurrently as; holding the additional post of
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
fifteenth day of the month; fifteen days
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
unseasonable; out of season
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
long distance relationship
direct connection; direct link
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to yearn for; to be in love with
inference; deduction; induction; reasoning
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
in detail; with great care; completely; fully
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
allotment; assignment; allocation; allocation
ignoring; acting as if it is nothing
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient