to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
innocent; naive; artless; unsophisticated; pure; fresh
to like too much; to like to excess; to adore
hiding one's embarrassment
to raise one's voice; to shout
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
assertion; declaration; affirmation
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
three; three years of age
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
parental love or affection
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
listening (to a lecture, hearing, parliament session, etc.); attending (without participating); sitting in (e.g. on a meeting); observing
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
height of; middle of; full bloom