to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
scheduled date; expected date; date a baby is due; expected delivery date; due date
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
dark; gloomy; somber; depressing
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
according to (depending on) one's ability; if one is good (competent, talented) enough
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
in the same way as; just like
wish; desire; ambition; choice
to look around; to survey
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); wall (of stones)
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
paper patch attached to something; paper backing; sticker; notice; poster
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say everything; to tell all
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
yes or no answer; agreement or disagreement; consent or refusal
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
nucleus; backbone; medium-level; mid-level; main body (of troops); crack troops
the place for; the time for; the level of
genuine article; real thing; real deal
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
training; drill; practice; discipline
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate