having many difficulties in store; grim prospects
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
with a whizzing sound; with a whistling sound; sound of something whizzing by
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
set of three; three sets; three classes
ugh (when angry, irritated, etc.); ack; ach; tsk; keh
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
first thing in the morning
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
any and every thing; altogether; lock, stock, and barrel; the whole shooting match; the whole kit and caboodle; without reserve
pan; pot; transgender man (female-to-male); butch lesbian; (arch.) maidservant; (arch.) housemaid
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
that sort of; that kind of; that (over there); like that; in that way; so
to wake; to wake up; to wear off (of drunkenness, anaesthesia, etc.); to regain consciousness; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
the sciences; STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)
opportunely; conveniently; at the right time
reaction; response; reaction
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
large serving; large portion
stir-fry of pork liver and garlic chives
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
you could say that; that might be so
underground (film, theater, etc.); unconventional; alternative; underground (economy, press, etc.); unofficial; illegal
to speak disparagingly of; to speak very ill of; to run down; to trash; to slam; to lay into
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
infancy; childish; infantile; immature
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
murder; killing; murderer
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
understanding person; supporter
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)