to get back to normal; to get back into one's stride; to get back into the swing of it
to fall into (someone's) hands; to fall under someone's control; to become someone's property (e.g. of an object)
burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite
draw; tie; quits; even; square
leg trip (in sumo, judo, etc.); foothold; pedal; indicates a consecutive period of time incl. incomplete days, etc. at the ends
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
to be able to handle strain (overexertion, inconvenience, etc.)
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
whole year; all year round; always; all the time; during an era; middle class (of a nursery school, etc.)
having no money; lack of money
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
Well done!; Great!; Bravo!
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
to come off; to slip down; to slip off
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
samurai; warrior; military family
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
temptress; vamp; siren; femme fatale; evil woman; she-devil
to act tough; to act bad; to act worse than one really is
falling in love; attachment
dizziness (from standing up too fast); orthostatic syncope; lightheadedness; vertigo
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk