business discussion; negotiation
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone
self-conscious; self-aware
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
hawks; hardline faction; hardliners
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
doves; moderates; soft-liners
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
about when; about what time; how soon
to mope; to brood; to be in low spirits; to have the blues
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
bar; measure; short pause (in writing); petty principles; minor details
breath; breathing; bracelet
bowing (of a string instrument)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to hit; to beat; to shout at; to yell at
each; (arch.) you (plural)
staring-out (down) game; game in which two children looking at each other try to make the opponents laugh first; constant looking at something (e.g. the computer screen, the clock)
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
messy; shabby; scruffy; dirty; squalid; sordid
to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature
drenched with sweat; sweaty all over
rustling; dry; rough feeling; rough (of a person); coarse; catching fish with a net
(one's) quota; assignment
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
pronunciation; production of sound
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
feeling of a house or a room
rest; break; recess; intermission
to babble in one's cups; to ramble drunkenly
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)