to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
every year; yearly; annually
to picture; to come into one's mind; to remember
village headman; village mayor
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
older sister; elder sister
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
heart; guts; nerve; central part
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
never mind!; don't worry about it
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to come to one's senses; to calm down
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
power of recovery; ability to recuperate; resilience
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)