to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
barren; sterile; infertile; unproductive (e.g. discussion); fruitless
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
to capture; to seize; to plunder
knowing only too well; being fully aware of
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
leaving; going home; quitting one's job; free time; leisure
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
to call out; to ask someone to come
seeing one off; farewell; escort
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
parking lot; car park; carpark; parking garage
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
robber; mugger; robbery; burglary
the last moment; the very end
true character; real nature
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to be surprised; to be astonished
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
hollow; low ground; basin; pit; dip; depression