for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
heaven and earth; universe; trigrams qian and kun (of the I Ching); yin and yang; northwest and southwest
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
exaggerated; overblown; overdone
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou dynasty Chinese army)
finish; finishing; finishing touches
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
brave figure; valiant figure; heroic figure; gallant figure
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on
to make an appeal; to urge
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
to be able to do; to be possible; to be good at; to do well; to come into existence; to form; to be made
one more time; once more; once again
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
pigtails; bunches; two ponytails; angel wings
perfect; complete; flawless
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
kindergartener; preschooler
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
kickboard; flutterboard; float
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
being about to cry; the verge of tears