alone; by oneself; on one's own
to subsist; to keep on living
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
family; members of a family
when it becomes; when it comes to
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
Chinese matrimony vine (Lycium chinense); Chinese wolfberry; goji
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
one meaning; primary importance; primary significance; a reason; a truth
always; constantly; frequently; often; nonstop
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
unskilled; clumsy; lousy; poor; awkward; shitty
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
senior high school; high school
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
calling on someone who is ill; enquiry; inquiry
beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
feeling; sense; impression
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
home area; home town; local
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation