to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
pride; dignity; self-respect
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
vain dream of wealth and splendour
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous; to be absurd
to stop in the middle of a sentence
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
(in China) 7th note of the ancient chromatic scale (approx. G sharp); fifth lunar month
so (e.g. so much, so close, so many, so few)
to be absorbed in reading; to get lost in reading; to be immersed in (a book)
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
(one's) inner voice; voice of one's heart; what one really thinks
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
irregular; unsystematic; unsteady; disorderly
to lead a life; to live a life
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky