being excluded; being ignored; being kept in the dark (about); being kept out of the loop; (lit.) outside the mosquito net
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab; sullenly; sulkily; glumly
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
being left out; being ostracized
heartbreak; grief; sorrow
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
to warp; to bend backwards; to throw the head (or shoulders) back; to throw out the chest
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
wrasse (any fish of family Labridae)
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
counter for books; volume
another thing; exception; special case
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
supplement; top up; complement; making up (a deficiency)
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to rot; to decay; to die in obscurity; to be forgotten with time
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn