to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
secret; private; surreptitious
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
insurance payout; insurance money
not insignificant; not to be sneezed at
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to dispose of; to sell off
serious look (on one's face); straight face
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
scene; sight; scenario; setting
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
killing time; staving off boredom
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
and yet; though; when; in spite of
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
it's been a long time; long time no see
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet