to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
to sting one's eyes; to make one's eyes smart
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
in the mountains; among the mountains
almost; roughly; approximately
elevation; height above sea level
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
metre; meter; meter; gauge
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
so; like this; in this way
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to use (as a tool) for one's own advantage; to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
(for the taste of something) to become apparent; (for someone's character) to come out
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar
entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning
to degenerate; to lapse into