only; merely; just; at most; no more than
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
surrounding at a distance
hustle; working hard; doing with enthusiasm; showing eagerness; being full of vigour
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
bull's-eye; object of desire; most-coveted goal; male crotch (as a target in fighting); the jewels (as in "kick him in ...")
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
a wise man keeps away from danger
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
ardent; passionate; vehement
to stray from the right path; to go wrong; to go off the rails; to turn delinquent
to lose one's way; to get lost
merrymaking (esp. wine and women); pleasures
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
sense of liberation; feeling of freedom
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
jiangshi; Chinese hopping vampire; reanimated corpse in Chinese legends and folklore