to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
result; consequence; consequently; as a result; as a result of; following
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
meaning; significance; sense
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
piece (e.g. poetry); poem; essay; book; story
most important work (of a writer, artist, etc.); representative work; masterpiece; magnum opus; major work
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; normally
than; in comparison to; rather than; over; above
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...; wow
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
arriving at the present; present-day; to arrive at the present day
concerning ...; over ...; about ...; centering on ...
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
book-cover design; picture on the cover of a book
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)