chopstick stand; weaning ceremony
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
variety show (e.g. on TV)
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
interaction with one's neighbors; relationship with one's neighbors (neighbours)
no matter how much time passes
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to cover with plastic wrap (e.g. food)
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
origin of an affair; spark that lit the fuse; beginning
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
vague; desultory; distracted; loose; half-hearted; diffuse
derailment; digression; deviation
major premise (in a syllogism); important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued
all-night vigil over a body; wake
humorous; funny; amusing; laughable; hilarious; comical
to be exhausted; to be tired out
mountain climber; mountaineer
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious