first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
looking away; looking aside
consequence; outcome; result; blame
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
bicycle shop; bicycle dealer
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
decision; settlement; definition
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
to touch; to finger; to play with; (arch.) to tease; (arch.) to make fun of
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
if possible; preferably; if circumstances allow
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
student number (for seating, etc. in class)
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive