to examine someone's expression
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
establishment; settlement
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
to cut; to slit; to slash
counter for chairs or seats
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
than; other than; except; but
whole area; surrounding area; all around; everywhere; all over the place
small spiral-shelled snail; spiral shellfish
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
power balance; balance of power
to cross the line; to go too far
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
historic; historical; traditional
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
at least; at most; (even) just
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain; England
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to leave something as it is
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
as time passes; with the passing of time; with time