to apologize; to apologise
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
for a while; for some time; for a period
to detain; to check; to restrain
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
sunlight; rays of the Sun
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
travelling alone; solitary journey
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
strong-willed; strong of heart
cannibalism; anthropophagism
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
meditation; contemplation
just because; even if; even though
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again