by any means (possible); somehow
very bad condition; awful state; night-soil reservoir dug in a field; night-soil pot; earthenware vessel; earthen urn
gesture; gesticulation; motion
slip of the tongue; misstatement; verbal slip-up
slip of the tongue; misstatement; verbal slip-up
information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
expression of love; showing love
to be put at a disadvantage; to get the short end of the stick
(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty
to translate; to interpret
credibility; trustworthiness
fascination; glamour; glamor; enchantment; seduction
within the limits (framework, boundaries, price, etc.)
high alert; a state of high alert; on alert
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
Leigh (Britain); Ri; Li; Lie
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
private tutor; coach; governess
study group; study meeting
manufactured goods; finished goods; product
adversary; opposition; hostile forces
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
second lieutenant; sublieutenant; ensign
first lieutenant; lieutenant junior grade
major; lieutenant commander; wing commander
lieutenant colonel; commander (navy)
dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy
mid-air breakage or disintegration