to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
how long; how far; how much
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
policeman; cop; walking in a circle (dog trick); (arch.) rounds (doctor, police beat, etc.); (arch.) vegetables that accompany rice (secret language of court ladies)
special; particular; peculiar; unique
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
how long; how far; how much
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
to think, feel, consider, know, etc.
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
twenty-seventh day of the month; twenty-seven days
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to swoop down upon; to fly down; to alight
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
besides; in addition; also; moreover
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely