special; particular; peculiar; unique
how long; how far; how much
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
having not the slightest idea
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
surroundings; circumference
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
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.)
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
fourth day of the month; four days
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
unfit; unsuitable; unmarketable
fine weather (i.e. little or no clouds); fair weather; clear weather; clear sky; fair skies
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
in the morning; during the morning
free time; time at leisure
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
collective responsibility; joint liability
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members