component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
to lose hope; to be plunged into darkness
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
losing a battle; lost battle; battle one cannot win; battle one is doomed to lose
having no plan; acting without a plan; acting impulsively
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
while; during (the time when)
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
golden; gold-colored; gold-coloured; honey-colour
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
good (place to leave off); convenient
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
accumulation (e.g. of emotions, grievances, etc.); buildup; suppression (e.g. of anger)
dregs; lees; grounds; sediment
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
load; heavy burden; encumbrance; heavy freight; heavy responsibility
notification; pre-1886 administrative order
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
news; word; tidings; omen
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
to dye; to colour; to color
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; (with a) pop (i.e. sound of a cork, etc. being pulled out of a hole in one movement); with a plop; (fall) straight
joint together; opposite; facing
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
to say nasty things (about); to use abusive language