to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
approval; license; licence; permission
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
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.)
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
surroundings; circumference
to look around; to survey
adult striped mullet; in the end; after all is said and done
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)
to combine parts of two different things into a new thing; to compromise; to balance out
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
feeling; sense; impression
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
expression; representation; description; representation (of a group)
loyal heart; loyalty; devotion; fidelity
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
thereupon; shortly thereafter
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
with a (sharp) creak; with a squeak; with a screech
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
imp; elf; pixie; goblin; devilkin
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)