to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
to have a drink; to have a few drinks
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
innocence; being not guilty
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
infection; contagion; becoming infected
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
indicate reason; infers some protest
bang on the money; spot on; right answer
laugh line; smile line; nasolabial fold
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
point in common; common feature
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
sexual experience (with men)
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
jumbling together; lumping together; mixing up
practice; practising; experience
new school (of thought, etc.); new drama
all (there is); as long as there is