how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
to grow up; to become an adult
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
medical treatment; medical care
staff; staff member; stuffing (in Western cuisine); filling; stuff; materials
to collect; to assemble; to gather
to start (something); to start up; to launch (a business); to boot (a computer); to launch (a program)
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
14th day of the month; 14 days
number; number plate; license plate
choices; alternatives; options
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
15th day of the month; 15 days
to notice; to realize; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses)
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
darn it!; darn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
cool breeze; refreshing breeze
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to meet (by chance); to come across; to run across; to encounter; to happen upon
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor