to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to promise; to abridge; to simplify; to reduce
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
welcoming honored guests (esp. from overseas)
very interesting; of great interest
official business; public business
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
feeling sick; feeling nauseous; feeling unwell; feeling displeased; feeling offended; feeling irritated
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
to weigh on one's mind; to worry one; to be concerned about
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
otherwise; or else; if not
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
to worry about; to be worried about; to fret about; to not know what to do; to be at a loss (as to what to do)
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to be pregnant; to be with child
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
on and after; from ... onward; since
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
of tender years; very young