to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
one thin flat object; one sheet
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
half-crying; being on the verge of crying
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
at least; at most; (even) just
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
after that; afterwards; thereafter
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
gentle; mild; meek; tender
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
solitude; loneliness; isolation
period of time in which to recharge one's batteries
for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
decision; determination; resolution
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden