to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
deep sleep; sound sleep; profound sleep
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
(to be ashamed enough) to wish you could just disappear; wanting to sink into the ground in shame
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
to be turned up; to be lifted up (e.g. by the wind)
moderate; proper; just right
constriction; narrow part (in middle); waist (esp. of a woman)
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
illicit sexual relationship
immorality; iniquity; impropriety
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
ringing; throbbing violently
it's been a long time; long time no see
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
this occasion; at this time; now
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; paw!; shake!
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
meeting; rendezvous; meeting for the first time; coming across; confluence
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
youth; adolescence; springtime of life
within the story (of a book, play, film, etc.)
heroine; female protagonist; heroine; heroic woman; brave woman
illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
words of thanks; words of gratitude; acknowledgements; apology
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
editor (in publishing, etc.)
work (e.g. book, film, painting, composition); piece; production; opus
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern