to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
with a friendly grin; smilingly
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
major war; great war; world war
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
worn-out; run-down; beat-up; shabby; dilapidated
new building; new construction
rather than; more ... than ...
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; refurbishment; makeover; alteration (e.g. of clothes); re-tailoring
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently; gloomily
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
check (pattern); plaid; check; inspection; check (mark); tick; checking (something) out
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
steamed towel; steaming hot towel
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
one day; all day (long); the whole day; first day of the month
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony