to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
to be consistent; to be coherent
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
conviction; belief; confidence
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
person who has great confidence (faith) in himself
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
unbearable; intolerable; insufferable
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear
imitation; fake; phony; pseudo-
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
price; cost; value; worth; value
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
sigh (of grief, disappointment, etc.); grieving; lamenting; deploring
to spit out; to eject; to dump
unexpectedly; surprisingly
(in) her way; peculiar to her
confession (to a crime, wrongdoing, etc.); admission; professing one's feelings (to someone one wants to go out with); declaration of love; profession (of faith); confession (of sins)
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
contract marriage; marriage by contract
contract; compact; agreement
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
prejudice; bias; distorted view
(present) head of a family