as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
expressing one's mind; speaking out
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
exterior; surface; outside; outward appearance; looks
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
beyond that point; after that
suffix for familiar person
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
sad fate; tragic doom; ill fate
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
to come to mind; to pop into one's head
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to tighten; to press hard
election; selection; choice
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)