in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
what date?; what's the date?; when?
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
second day of the month; two days
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
adds force or indicates command
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
still; even now; to this day
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
forcibly; against one's will
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
speedy; as rapid as possible; as soon as possible