to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
to impress; to move one's heart; to touch (a person's heart)
right in the center (centre)
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
to imitate; to copy; to enter someone as a candidate; to press (e.g. a weapon against someone's back); to compare; to liken
but; however; even though; even if
adjustment; tweaking; improvement; modification; tinkering; minor alteration
interested person; volunteer; supporter
schoolyard; playground; school grounds; campus
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
strength; power; proficiency; ability
yum cha; eating snacks (esp. dim sum) with tea
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility
clanging; empty; deserted
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
to be forward; to be impertinent
modern convenience; convenience of civilized life; blessings of civilization
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
sash; sliding window frame (esp. metal)
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid
making preparations for one's death
decluttering; clearing out past accumulation; minimalism
to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses
famous piece of music; excellent song; (musical) masterpiece
to be enchanted; to be charmed
leaving everything up to someone else