one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to steal another's spouse; to steal another's lover
last night; yesterday evening
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to perceive; to understand
newly appointed; inaugural
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
sphere; counter for balls
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
everything; anything; nothing
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
opportunity to show one's abilities; time to show one's stuff; one's province
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
positive thinking; optimism
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)