to imitate; to follow; to emulate
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
not necessarily so; is not always true
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)
present continuous tense; present progressive form
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
to play a leading role; to play a central part
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
private talk; confidential talk; secret talk
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
successively; one after another
indecent talk; dirty story
to amuse oneself; to make merry
talk; story; conversation
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
sensitive; susceptible; impressionable
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
looking on; remaining a spectator
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
early (prompt) settlement; swift resolution; speedy solution
taking into consideration; giving consideration (to)
trouble; quarrel; dispute
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
remaining silent; keeping secret
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
dealing with; coping with
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar