to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore somebody's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
to sweep the slate clean; to start again from the beginning; to do it all over again
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
yearned for; longed for; missed
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)
regular time; stated period
living thing; living creature; animal; life
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
subject matter of a painting; art supplies; art materials
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to bring back; to restore
atelier; studio; workshop
renovation (e.g. a house); redecoration; makeover; updating
reopening; resumption; restarting
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
manufacturing method; recipe; formula
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
drop in the bucket; very small quantity; chicken feed; insignificant amount; (lit.) sparrow tears
filial piety; being kind to one's parents; taking care of one's parents