what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
arrow and target; arrow used for shooting marks
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
police; police officer; police station
interior; inside; internal
different opinion; objection
firmly rooted; deep-seated
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
sorry; excuse me; thank you
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money