person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
even though; despite; when
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
thunderous roar of laughter (from multiple people); loud burst of laughter; explosive laughter
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)
don't you think?; indicates question
near; close by; within reach; familiar
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
within; inside of; less than
relatively; comparatively
accelerated; accelerating; gathering speed
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to say; to tell; to state; to do
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects