light; easy; non-serious; minor
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to watch for an unguarded moment
to rock; to shake; to swing
to set on end (hair, fur, etc.); to make stand on end; to bristle; to ruffle (up); to raise (one's eyebrows)
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
word; term; language; speech
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
immorality; injustice; adultery; illicit relationship; murdering one's teacher or a government official (one of the eight unpardonable crimes)
threat; intimidation; menace
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
meow; miaow; cat; sexual intercourse; making out
with a start; with a jump
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
now advancing and now retreating; ebb and flow; seesawing; taking alternately favorable and unfavorable turns
offense and defense; offence and defence
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
drama; play; powerful drug
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
to be relieved; to feel relieved
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
telephone; telephone number; telephone call; phone call
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
to draw near; to approach; to be imminent; to be impending; to be at hand
question; inquiry; enquiry
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; quiet; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild; temperate
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
perfect; complete; flawless
demonstration; show of force
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound