story; tale; talk; discussion
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
boastful speech; bragging
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
waste of labor or energy; waste of labour; vain effort
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
inside; interior; (within) one's mind; one's soul; one's heart
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
talking while standing; standing around talking
to be softened; to calm down
to throw up; to vomit; to spew
married woman; woman; lady
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
don't worry; no worries; never mind
to say; to tell; to state; to do
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
(pent-up) anger; indignation; resentment; irritation
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
to be worried; to be troubled
childish; childlike; immature; infantile
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
hi; hello; hey; listen!; oh; come on!
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)