bridge building; mediation; go-between; intermediary; (through the) good offices (of someone)
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
fate; destiny; predestination
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
naughty; mischievous; unruly
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
repentance; confession; penitence
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
sizzle (sound of meat cooking); shrill droning of a cicada
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
damp; moist (negative nuance)
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
(divine) punishment; curse; retribution
stroboscope; strobe lamp; stroboscopic lamp; (camera) flash
to change completely; to change suddenly
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
understanding person; supporter
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show