household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
by myself; in person; by oneself
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
now; the present time; just now; another; more
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
valuable; high-priced; precious; monetary value; price
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
debt; loan; liabilities; number of games under the .500 mark
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
stealthily; secretly; in secret
ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
household (electrical) appliances; home appliances; consumer electronics
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
succession; continuation; series; sequence
to buy a replacement; to replace (with a new purchase)
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough