just now; a little while back; a short time ago
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
clearing one's throat; cough
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
to quarry; to cut (timber); to begin to talk; to break the ice; to start a fire (with flint, by rubbing sticks together, etc.); to select and extract (from a media file)
to touch emotionally; to feel something; to strike home
regret; repentance; remorse
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to repeat; to do something over again
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts)
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
person being waited for; person who waits
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
it's been a long time; long time no see
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
overtaking; passing; pursuit (event)
to check through; to thoroughly investigate
registration; accession; register; entry; record
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
small point; knob; protuberance; aloneness; loneliness; solitude
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
admission; incorporation; enlistment; enrollment
life; living; I; me; student
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun