to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
looking; viewing; (please) try (to)
(after) bouncing around from one place to the next
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
self-protection; self-defence
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
rag; old cloth; tattered clothes; ragged clothes; fault (one is trying to hide); defect
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
food and drink; eating and drinking
to mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.); to hold a memorial service for; to hold a funeral service for
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
foolishness; silliness; stupid conduct; idiotic behavior
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
yell (of encouragement); cheering (esp. for a school sports team)
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
1,000,000; one million; million; many
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
to keep away; to keep at a distance
to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
invitation; introduction; temptation
to be cold (to); to ignore (someone)
with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
good (quality, condition, etc.); Good (grade); B