National Foundation Day (national holiday; February 11)
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
three-day weekend; long weekend; three holidays in a row
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
great hurry; great haste; rush
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
business hotel; cheap but conveniently located hotel with only basic conveniences, targeted at business travellers
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
hello; good day; good afternoon
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to shut out one's opponents; to stop the other side from scoring
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
electricity; (electric) light
to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on); to be lighted; to catch fire
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
suffocation; choking; asphyxia
resuscitation; regeneration; reformation; rehabilitation; playback; regeneration (sound, etc.)
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
graduation ceremony; commencement
parting; separation; farewell
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
load; heavy burden; encumbrance; heavy freight; heavy responsibility