illegal; illicit; unlawful
(death from) starvation; starving to death
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
used up (tea leaves, coffee grounds); insipid (tea, coffee made from such leaves or grounds); watery
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
low grade; vulgar; low class; cheap; low level
fashion; fad; vogue; prevalence (e.g. of a disease)
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
dietary fiber; dietary fibre
loss in weight (esp. body weight); weight reduction; loss in quantity; reduction of quantity
one's principles and position
making one's attitude (position, stand) clear; (lit.) unfurling and clearly showing one's banner
bad taste (e.g. in clothes); poor taste
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
crop diversification; crop rotation; change of crops
Sui dynasty (China, 581-618)
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
spilling; spill; leavings; leftovers
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
greenhouse effect gas; greenhouse gas
containing (an ingredient, mineral, etc.)
in plain words; in plain terms; put simply
surely; upon my word; by Jove; (with neg) by no means; never
asking or putting a question; questioning
snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
to cry and shout; to scream
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
laying a cornerstone (foundation stone)
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength