verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
strong impression conveyed by one's eyes; eyes that convey a strong sense of purpose
drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; incessantly (esp. speaking, e.g. complaints, compliments); in great profusion
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
someone who is suddenly quiet and meek; (lit.) borrowed cat
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
absence; disregard; indifference
to manage something successfully; to be successful
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
application; request; petition
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
origin; appearance of auspicious omen
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
(death from) starvation; starving to death
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
inevitable; necessary; foregone; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
lightly and smoothly (of movements); swiftly; glidingly; (progressing) smoothly; (solving) easily
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
remodeling; remodelling; restructuring; modding
unevenness; roughness; ruggedness; inequality; imbalance; unevenness
problematical statement; controversial statement