to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
one's background; one's history; one's circumstances; one's merit; asset; strong point
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
any; all; every; both; either; none (with neg. verb)
good family; respectable family; decent family
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
by myself; in person; by oneself
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?