December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
to pass (of time); to elapse
pluralizing suffix; nickname-forming suffix
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
coloured paper; colored paper
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
complete change; about-face
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to haul in (e.g. rope, net, etc.); to pull in; to attract (e.g. stares)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
game; match; contest; competition; sport; (sporting) event
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
title of a musical composition; name of a piece of music; song title
official match; regular game; regular-season game; formal match
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
shock (emotional); shock (physical); impact; crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; (circulatory) shock
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
making no mistakes (esp. in a performance)
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
while; during; while; although; all; both
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
pure; true; genuine; unmixed