one or two; a few; small number
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
long ago; already; a long time ago
willpower; energy; vitality
to lie down; to throw oneself down
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
electricity; (electric) light
to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on); to be lighted; to catch fire
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
stirring; slight movement
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to rise; to erect; to get up
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to taste; to try (food or drink)
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
for work; in a manner related to work
sample article; sample item; demonstration model
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)