to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
lightly; easily; carelessly
to step over or across; to overcome
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
breaking off a relationship; permanent breach of friendship; rupture
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
to keep standing; to stand motionless
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
only; merely; but; no more than
to jump over; to leap over; to fly over; to fly across; to jump ahead (of someone); to skip over
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to become enthusiastic; to have a crush (on); to lose one's head (to); to become earnest
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
human; human-like; as a person
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
first third of a month; first ten days of a month
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
making (a report, plan, contract, etc.); drawing up; writing out; preparing; creating (a file, website, account, etc.)
chief; main; principal; important
dream for the future; hopes for the future
rich person; wealthy person
advancing to the next stage of education; going on to (high school, college, etc.)
finding employment; getting a job
no need to guess; certainly
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something