to grumble; to gripe; to complain
to behave buggily (of software); to act up; to behave strangely
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
it's been a long time; long time no see
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
discharge; outward flow; efflux; leak of (private) information or pictures
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
power; authority; jurisdiction
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
window; window (shop display)
to project; to show; to portray; to depict; to describe
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
all present; all concerned; all of us
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
full view; plain sight; completely visible
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
hard to get; hard to come by
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
to escape from; to get out
observation; survey; watching
appeal; entreaty; request
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
teacher's desk; teacher's lectern
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)