to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
tune (melody, piece of music)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
selection of music; song selection
wish; dream; prayer; one's desire
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
serious; not joking; straight
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
person concerned; interested party; related party
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
(not) a single person; (no) one
condition; state (of health); appearance
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
to shout (in anger); to yell
tinnitus; ringing in the ears
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
harassment (in the workplace) from a position of power; power harassment
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with