to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
black lustre; black luster
demon; devil; evil spirit; monster; goblin; apparition
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
succession to another's professional name
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
amount of money; sum of money
not caring; not giving a damn
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
memory; recollection; remembrance; storage
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to make merry; to be festive
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
first meeting; first interview with
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
than; from; out of; except; but; more