to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
to pull together with the hands; to adjust (e.g. one's collar); to arrange
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
lighter; (small) cargo vessel
policeman; cop; walking in a circle (dog trick); (arch.) rounds (doctor, police beat, etc.); (arch.) vegetables that accompany rice (secret language of court ladies)
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
storehouse with thick (earthen) walls; godown
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
nape (of the neck); nucha
to summon; to get used to call
drawing room; study; publishing house; writing alcove
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to be settled; to be brought to an end
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
retainer; retinue; servant
bossing someone around; having a person under one's control
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
many items; pressure of business
winds and clouds; nature; the elements; situation; state of affairs
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
unsupported; unfounded; nonsense