gossip; corner of the mouth
to change completely; to switch (to); to shift (to another mode)
burden; load (e.g. CPU time, electricity, etc.)
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote
secret or hidden place; female genitalia; the underworld; the other world
whenever you want; any time you like
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
submitting to (a demand, one's fate, etc.); putting up with; resigning oneself to; accepting (without complaint)
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
being independent; standing on one's own; becoming independent
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
Excellent (grade); A; superiority; excellence; gentle; graceful
to lay aside; to set aside
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
return of something; repayment
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
to knead well; to polish; to refine
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
upright-floating tea stalk (considered a lucky omen)
the other day; lately; recently
cardboard box; carton; corrugated box
to have the memory of having done something oneself