(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
heartbroken thoughts; heartrending grief; overwhelming sorrow
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
though; notwithstanding; although
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
to begin talking; to open up
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
power; might; authority; influence
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
terrain; geographical features; topography
calamity; disaster; misfortune
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
to some extent; to a certain extent
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
training; drill; practice; discipline
to shuffle (on one's bottom or knees); to crawl; to shift position (of an object)
statement (of a carefully reasoned logical argument); dissertation; enunciation; setting forth
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
ordinary person; unenlightened person