to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
to wheeze; to breathe with difficulty; to gasp
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be dejected; to be exhausted; to be tired out
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
willing (even) to do; prepared to do; ready to do; not mind doing
firmly; solidly; heartily
to hold the steering wheel; to drive (a car)
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
with a collapse; with a slump
fast walking; semi-jogging
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
area; region; district; locality
to cause trouble (for); to have a harmful effect (on); to involve (someone) in trouble
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)
hateful; detestable; abominable; amazing; fantastic; admirable
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to make an appointment; to make a reservation
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted