commander-in-chief; leader; head of a group of companies
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
establishment; founding; organization; organisation
century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
to wind (of a road, etc.); to meander; to twist; to undulate; to surge; to swell
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
myself; yourself; I; me; you
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to apologize; to apologise
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to put out one's tongue; to stick out one's tongue
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
ehehe (embarrassed laugh); ahaha