funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
stillness; quiet; peacefulness
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
feeling; sense; impression
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
memory; sense; experience
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title
time; season; period; phase; stage
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
the world in general; society; convention
midterm (mid-semester) test or exam
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
that's the way it is; such is life
to be surprised; to be astonished
examination; consideration; test; quiz
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
duty; obligation; responsibility
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase