lesson; section (in an organization); division; counter for lessons and chapters (of a book)
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to miss a chance; to fail to do
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
very thin; flimsy; cheap; shallow
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
deliverer; deliveryman; delivery person
express home delivery service; express home delivery parcel (box, etc.)
beginning; outset; first; onset
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
in one's own way or style
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
very; extremely; excessively
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
to understand (each other); to comprehend
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
than; from; out of; except; but; more
the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar