to begin to write; to start writing; to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); to export
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to serve; to work for; to attend
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
heating power; thermal power; firepower
regulation; adjustment; control
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
exactly as stated; verbatim
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
if so; in that case; in that situation
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
lodging; putting up at a hotel
follower; attendant; valet; servant
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
tool; implement; means; furniture
to translate; to interpret
one by one; in detail; minutely
looking depressed; long face
man; male; masculine gender
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
impossible to do (although wants to)
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
no-holds-barred party; free and easy gathering