to look down (on); to condescend (to)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
(for) one's own use; personal use; private use
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
front entrance; front door
station; office; guardroom
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
parent and child meeting (with teacher for course, career guidance, etc.)
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
same room; sharing a room; occupying the same room
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
stocking up (in case of emergency); stockpile; reserves; storing; laying in (supplies)
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
one's background; one's history; one's circumstances; one's merit; asset; strong point
guarantee; security; assurance; warranty
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook