about this time; about now
drowning one's cares in drink; drinking in desperation
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
evaluation meeting; postmortem session; review meeting
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
naked above the waist; stripped to the waist; shirtless
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute
reasons; circumstances; details; particulars; hindrance; inconvenience
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
plaster; patch; ointment; liniment
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to rekindle one's love; to fall in love again (with a person one has previously been in love with)
to fall in love (with); to fall for; to be attracted (by); to be charmed (by); to forget oneself; to be entranced (by)
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
complete; whole; perfect; safe
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
silver utensil; silverware
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
feeling keenly; fully realizing
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
origin; birthplace; descent; lineage; ancestry
personal history; background; career
champion; (first-prize) winner; victor; titleholder
lower layer; layer beneath; lower strata (classes)
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
particularly; only; in the case of
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race