development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape); extraction (of compressed data)
to consider; to eye the possibility (of); to bring into view
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
fee; charge; rate; material
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
fundamental knowledge; the basics
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
to discuss; to talk together
Boston bag; overnight bag; traveling bag (travelling)
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
fine performance; excellent performance
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
at a young age; while still young
not a chance; not likely; no way; oh no; yuck; eew
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
stature; body height; one's means; one's status; one's ability
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
(common) cold; influenza; flu; ague; inflammatory respiratory system illness (in general)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
tension; resilience (e.g. of hair); springiness; will power; spirit
physical condition; state of health; shape
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
in loud gulps (esp. of alcohol)
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to be late; to be unpunctual
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
parking lot; car park; carpark; parking garage
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to act up (machine); to go out of tune (instrument); to not work right; to be knocked off stride; to lose one's bearings; to lose one's presence of mind