to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
alone; by oneself; on one's own
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
pupil in ... year; student in ... year
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen