the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
highest level; high-water mark
reasoning; logic; persuasion
matter of concern and interest
loss and gain; advantage and disadvantage
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
giving something a try because it will not do any harm
very busy (person or thing)
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
parking area for bicycles
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
worn-out; run-down; shabby; tattered; dilapidated
sporty (esp. garments, accessories, etc.)
ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
sycophant; apple-polisher; flatterer; sesame seed grinding
rare; uncommon; rare; lightly cooked; rhea (bird of family Rheidae); Rhea (Greek goddess)
new discovery; new invention
supreme; greatest; highest; best
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing; puffing and panting; struggling (with work, studies, etc.); having difficulty
worldwide financial crisis; global depression
economical; bargain; good value; good-value
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
double doors opening from the centre
bar; bolt (e.g. on door); double-arm lock; (rope) cinching
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest