to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining
rolled letter paper; roll of paper
letter; missive; note; mail
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
explanation; interpretation
writing; composition; essay; sentence
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
nightlife districts; drinking districts
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
literally; to the letter; literal
signboard with gold or gilt lettering; slogan; noble cause
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
dining; dining room; meal
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
assistant; helper; assistant (to a professor)
acceptable; satisfactory; approval; being in favour; Pass (grade); Fair
suspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holiday
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
meditation; contemplation
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)