from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
falling apart while cooking
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
trauma inducing; traumatizing; extremely scary (of movies, etc.)
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
slumping; flopping down; heavily rotating
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
(punishment by) striking with fists
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
warm and snug; soft and comfortable
speaking voice; talking voice
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
in name only; titular; nominal
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
cheering group; cheering squad
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
scrap; piece; fag end; unimportant (person); petty (official); barely (in a role)
emotional scars; mental trauma
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
leader of a cheering group; head cheerleader