still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to become empty; to be emptied
many; much; plenty; hardly
spool (of thread); reel; bobbin; tuning peg
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
to pass (of time); to elapse
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
apathy; lassitude; lethargy; languor
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
April; fourth month in the lunar calendar
since; henceforth; ever since
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to find out; to discover; to locate
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
deep emotion; strong feelings
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
without a doubt; completely; something out of the question; something outrageous; being utterly inferior; being helpless
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
stifled (laughter); simmering
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)