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
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.)
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to be crowded; to be packed; to be jammed
period of time; time slot; time zone
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to overlook; to fail to notice; to miss (seeing)
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
if it is the case that ...
comparatively; relatively
school rules; school regulations
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
attendance (at school); going to school
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
regular; usual; favourite; favorite; preferred; accustomed
barbershop; barber shop; barber