or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
loss; defeat; counter for losses
virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit
China; Han dynasty (China, 202 BCE-220 CE); Han (majority Chinese ethnic group); man
suggestive; pregnant (e.g. pregnant pause)
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
on the wane (e.g. popularity of something); decline of one's fortunes
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
proper use; using (different things) for different purposes
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
to sew up; to sew together
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
intention; idea; inclination; wish
difference; variation; difference
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
starting point; point of departure
in that way; like that; that way
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
brightly lit; brightly lighted; lit up; lighted up
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
to temper thoroughly; to train well
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
faith; belief; piety; devotion; godliness
self control; self restraint