to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
green tea; green leaf tea; non-powdered tea (as opposed to matcha); medium-grade green tea
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
shumai; shaomai; steamed meat dumpling (Chinese-style)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
civic guidance; non-curricular educational guidance; medical guidance
Vienna sausage; wiener; Vienna coffee; Viennese
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
night watch; night guard; night shift
to feel depressed; to be down
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
security firm; security company
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
to spurn; to snub; to treat with contempt
favoritism; favouritism; partiality; prejudice; bias
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
foul-smelling; stinking; intolerable (behaviour, attitude, etc.); unbearable; disgusting
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
teacher's license (licence) (required to teach in preschool, elementary or secondary schools)
the end of the world; the world is beyond saving; there's no hope for the future; this degenerate age; what is this world coming to
anger; resentment; indignation; chagrin; irritation
to look at from a biased viewpoint; to look at with a prejudiced eye
quiz; short test; mini test