to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
to shed tears; to be moved to tears
upper half of the body; upper body
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
carrying power; transportation (carrying) capacity
accumulation; accumulate; store
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
clearly; distinctly; vividly
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
weather; climate; disposition; temperament
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
negotiations; discussions; connection
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
small shrine; depository for sacred objects
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
practical problem; practical matter
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
ardent; passionate; vehement
clearing one's throat; cough
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
bulky; massive; thick; heavy