violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
pregnancy; conception; gestation
to feel sorry (for, that); to regret (that); to feel pity; to sympathize
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
confused; inconsistent; incoherent; patchy
double-flowered cherry tree; double cherry blossoms
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
preferential treatment; hospitality; warm reception; cordial welcome
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
well-balanced; considerate; of fine character
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
to be silent; to say nothing
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
the West; the Occident; Western countries
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face