to approach; to draw near
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
to be possible; to be likely; to be probable
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
elder sister; effeminate man
results; record; grades; marks
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
don't worry about it; forget about it
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
strike (i.e. industrial action)
silence; stillness; quietness
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
electricity; (electric) light
to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on); to be lighted; to catch fire
to settle (in a place); to settle down
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
document; official papers