to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
feeling of envy; jealous feeling
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
loved one; lover; sweetheart
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to talk (a person) down; to confute
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
simplistic (thinking, idea, etc.); hasty
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
to overdo; to do too much
to admit fault; to admit one is wrong
thorough; exhaustive; complete
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
to be among the top five; to be one of the five best
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
making noodles by hand; striking a deal; coming to an agreement; killing with bare hands
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned
present continuous tense; present progressive form
to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)
oppression; suppression; pressure
to exploit; to extort; to squeeze (someone); to squeeze (e.g. oil, juice); to wring out; to press out