elementary; basic; rudimentary
three days and three nights
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
ball of a finger; finger cushion; pulp of the finger; pad of the finger
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
to grimace; to make a wry face
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
extensions on the top and bottom of a door that fit into cavities in the frame (as part of a pivot hinge)
thirst; craving; thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.); hunger
to touch; to finger; to play with; (arch.) to tease; (arch.) to make fun of
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
year in, year out; always; 24-7
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
completely naked; in one's birthday suit
to press down; to hold down; to pin down
genuine; authentic; true; real
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
to have sexual intercourse
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
deep realization (realisation); profound realization; one's faith being transmitted to a deity and one's wish then being granted; unexpectedly obtaining something
shameless; infamous; disgraceful
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria