to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
Mt.; Mount; (fig.) Mt.; (fig.) Mount
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
conducting oneself properly; right conduct; doing the right thing
government forces; loyalist army
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
bad example from which one can learn; good example of what not to do (esp. how not to behave); negative example
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
nothing more ... than this; as ... as it could possibly be
fried egg; sunny-side up fried egg
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
walleye pollack roe (generally served salted and spiced with red pepper)
eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
leftover food; leftovers; food scraps
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
stupid girl; stupid woman
opah (Lampris guttatus); moonfish
words can lead to disaster; the tongue is the root of calamities; the more you open your mouth the more likely you are to put your foot in it
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to buy again; to buy anew
silencing (e.g. machine); muffling; muting (e.g. TV)
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
bodily sensation; sense; experience
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx