(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
make good use of; make the most of
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
Achilles tendon; calcaneal tendon; Achilles' heel; vulnerable point
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
choices; alternatives; options
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
close; intimate; on good terms
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
two persons; two people; pair; couple
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach