to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
that far; so far; to that extent; stop!; not one step further!
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
proposal; offer; request; application
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
two persons; two people; pair; couple
in a hurry; hurriedly; hastily; helter-skelter; hurry-scurry; in a panic
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
I see; that's right; indeed
I got it; I see; I now know; so that's the reason
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
business; things to do; engagement; errand; affairs
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
such; like that; that sort of
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar