to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
should; must; -able; probably; likely
commuting to school; school commute
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
determination; resolution
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
guaranteed; certified; warranty included
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
in comparison to; rather than
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
several years; a few years
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
being a good listener; good listener
being good at conversation; conversationalist; good talker
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
characteristic; like oneself; worthy of oneself