abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
and yet; though; when; in spite of
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
company; friendship; association; (romantic) involvement; dating
simple and clear; plain and simple
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
complete change; about-face
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
attendance (at school); going to school
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
floatingly; driftingly; softly; gently; restlessly; uncertainly
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished