to divide; to separate; to partition; to punctuate; to mark off (with a comma); to insert pauses (between words or phrases when reading aloud)
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
couch; bench; ottoman; settee
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
eldest daughter; first-born daughter
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
to hinder the growth of (e.g. plants, someone); to hamper the growth of
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
regulation; adjustment; control
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
declaration of war; proclamation of war
uncool; tacky; lame; corny
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
drop in status; reduction in status
(conductor's) baton; beat; measure
to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come
haughty; arrogant; insolent; presumptuous
beautiful face; beautiful looks; beauty; belle; handsome man
risky; dangerous; insecure
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
to wear (formal clothing) in a casual fashion
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
to step forward; to volunteer
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
bargain sale; selling cheaply; selling at a low price; giving out (too) readily; handing out freely; selling (oneself) short
to count on one's fingers
leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers