ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
to run about; to rush about
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
how; in what way; how about; questionable
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
by today; before the day is over
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
story; tale; talk; discussion
vigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.); roughly; (eating) with a crunch; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
residing; living; dwelling
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)
destination (of a letter, parcel, etc.); receiver's address; consignee
make; manufacture; -made; made of ...; made in ...
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
foreign enemy; outside invader
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
to get the short end of the stick; to get the bad end of a bargain
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
turning to the left; left turn
route; way; course; directions
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
mid-range; mid-scale; mid-size
circulation (of money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (of air, water, etc.); ventilation; flow