to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
threatening voice; threatening tone
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
for a while; for some time; for a period
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
apparent; obvious; very clear
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
safety zone; traffic island
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
heart; guts; nerve; central part
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
ban on entering (a building, venue, etc.)
wise ruler; enlightened monarch; benevolent lord
imbecility; feeblemindedness; dark
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
rubbing the wrong way (e.g. a cat); irritating