disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to begin falling (e.g. leaves, petals, etc.)
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
front; frontage; facade; main
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to blow off; to be blown off
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to pick up; to find; to gather
welcome!; nice to see you!
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!