lack of expression; lack of emotion; blank look (on one's face)
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
to run off (fluid); to run down; to flow down
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the sleeves
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
(non-documentary) television series; TV drama; teledrama; drama; dramatic incident; spectacle
in that way; like that; that way
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
brand; make; description; trading name (on a stock exchange); issue; security
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to say this and that (about); to say (critical) things; to criticize; to be critical (about); to find fault (with); to complain
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
fast-talking; rapid talking
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
(at a rate of) once a month; 10 percent monthly interest
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
tricking someone (into confirming or revealing the truth)
role-playing; roleplaying