single word; a few words; brief comment
diet; losing weight by any method (e.g. exercise)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to become thin; to lose weight; to reduce (one's) weight; to be barren; to be infertile; to be sterile
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to cause someone to worry
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
to change (cars or horses); to transfer; to possess; to inspire
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
contact network; phone tree; contact information for relevant people (in a given organization)
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide