without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
particularly; only; in the case of
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
to pick up; to find; to gather
plan; trick; plot; stratagem; scheme; trap
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
(arch.) it is not so; no; never mind
jewel; precious stone; gem
raindrops; falling drop of water; intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
shy; bashful; timid; reserved
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive