great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
with a squeaking sound (of metal)
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
to begin to rain; to begin to snow
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
deepest part; deepest portion; depths (of the ocean etc.); innermost
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
outside (the room, building); outdoors
(sound of one's) heartbeat
to rise to the surface; to surface; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
mineral matter; metallic property
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to invite in; to show someone in
crisp; crunchy; precise; clipped; brisk
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
ao dai (traditional Vietnamese dress)
to entertain; to make welcome
being startled; getting a shock
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
slightly bitter (taste); bittersweet (memory, experience, etc.)
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
hiding one's embarrassment
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence