recorder (e.g. tape recorder, time recorder); recording device; recorder (musical instrument); English flute
to be lost in lust for riches; to throw all caution and conscience away in pursuit of riches
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
to become rounded; to roll into a ball
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
promotion (school, military, etc.)
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
so what!; who gives a damn?
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
tourist attraction; sight-seeing area
on the occasion of; at the time of
lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to dispatch (someone); to send; to make go fast (a car, horse, etc.); to drive; to move quickly (one's pen, eyes, etc.); to run (one's eyes over something)
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
to watch over; to watch attentively
lighting (a lamp); turning on a light
four times (as much); quadruple; fourfold
backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind
preliminary arrangements; spade work
clink; clack; feeling annoyed; being offended; being hurt
powerful official; powerful office; influential position; holding of concurrent (official) posts; concurrent post; one's second post
like this; in this way; as you see
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
direction of movement (motion); direction of travel (esp. train)
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
failing mark (e.g. in exam)