not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
to stop (doing something); to cease; to leave as is; to leave alone; to exclude; to except
tingling; stinging; pungently
everyone at once; everyone together
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to comb down; to smooth down
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
glasses for show; fashionable eyeglasses worn for appearance's sake; glasses with no lenses or 'window glass' lenses
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
complaint; troubles; objection; grievance
serious; not joking; straight
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
the same kind; accomplice; partner
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
perhaps; maybe; by some chance
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
one large ...; a great ...
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
general public; the masses
admiration; appreciation; enjoyment; viewing (for pleasure)
second-year student; biennial