to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
in that way; thus; so; so?
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
matter for great congratulation
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
pleasant smell; aroma; fragrance; pleasant-smelling vegetation
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
I appreciate your efforts
ahead; before; the future
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
railroad; railway; rail transport
abandoned railway line; closed railway line; discontinued line
due form; official; formality
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
service (bus, train); operation; motion; revolution; movement
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation