how long; how much; to what extent
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
like this; in this way; as you see
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
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 be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
by myself; in person; by oneself
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern