somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
euphemistic; circumlocutory; roundabout; indirect
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
you could say; you might say; verging on the
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to make muddy (of a liquid); to make cloudy; to make turbid; to make ambiguous; to evade (e.g. the point); to be noncommittal about
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
acceptable; satisfactory; approval; being in favour; Pass (grade); Fair
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
companion; company; tritagonist
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
armoring; armouring; armor; armour