to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
to be transparent; to show through
choice; selection; option
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
innocence; being not guilty
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
mourning; mourning period; anniversary of one's death
(philosophy of) not rocking the boat; (principle of) letting sleeping dogs lie
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
difficult voyage; stormy passage; hard flight; rough going; running into trouble; proceeding with difficulty
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
haste; hurry; urgency; in a hurry; quickly; with haste
preparation; arrangements
if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)