to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means
flow rate (esp. water or electricity); quantity of flow; capacity (of output or throughput per unit time)
great numbers; numerical superiority
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
muffler; scarf; comforter; muffler (for a vehicle exhaust); silencer
thick (esp. paper, cloth)
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.)
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
being startled; getting a shock
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
suffix for building numbers
war situation; progress of a battle
(establishing a) big lead; (winning by a) huge margin; breaking away (from the field)
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
to drive a wedge into (e.g. enemy defences); to wedge apart
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit