knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
all present; all concerned; all of us
to meet; to assemble; to gather; to encounter; to run into
very interesting; of great interest
that's the way it is; such is life
pride of place; most prominent; top-ranking
family circle; one's circle (of friends, co-workers, etc.); private matters; internal affairs; conservative (e.g. estimate); moderate
dinner (esp. a formal one)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
(length of one's) step; stride; pace
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
to approach; to draw near
summer clothing; summer wear; summer goods
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
both sides (on the left and right); both neighbours
summer clothes; summer wear; summer uniform
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
from now; from this moment; henceforth
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
hors d'oeuvre; party platter; assorted food tray; catering platter
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
fish-based cooking; fish dish
to go pale; to grow pale; to lose color; to turn white
to call a person's attention (to)
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
morning sickness; nausea and vomiting of pregnancy
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
setting a place; setting the table
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
stagnation; hindrance; delay
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate