mental condition; state of mind; mentality
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
strategy; stratagem; trick; scheme; plot
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
death from disease; death from illness
breaking off relations; disconnection; insulation (esp. electrical); isolation
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
as a child; when one was a child
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
competition; rivalry; something worth doing
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
letter; missive; note; mail
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
(the police) wanting (someone) for questioning; having (someone) on the wanted list
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
once and for all; completely; spotlessly
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse