simmered with; cooked with; boiling; boiled dish
to remove the scum (from a broth or liquid); to skim (a liquid)
sunshine; dry weather; luster; lustre
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
under repair; out of service
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
mount; stand; lens mount; mounting (e.g. a drive); mounting (animal behaviour); asserting dominance
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
closing hours (of a store, restaurant, etc.)
Naporitan; Napolitan; Japanese spaghetti dish made with ketchup
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
ill-preparedness; insufficient preparation; lack of preparation
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
evaluation meeting; postmortem session; review meeting
assault; outrage; act of violence; rape; sexual assault
to be urgent; to be pressing; to be imminent
cool breeze; refreshing breeze
to blow through; to blow across
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
binding (of a book); design (of a book cover)
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
Dear (so and so); Dear Sir; Dear Madam; To Whom It May Concern
coolness of autumn; first cold air of autumn
my sincere congratulations; please accept my congratulations
emergency; crisis; imminent danger; Vulnerable (conservation status); VU
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
urgent business; pressing need; imperative
lazy; idle; indolence; laziness; sloth
to feel affectionate towards; to have feelings for; to care for; to hold dear
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
Yours sincerely; Yours truly; Sincerely yours
letter; missive; note; mail