to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
expression; look; countenance; face
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace; banal
to hand over; to surrender
in person; personally; directly
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to speak ill of; to disparage
to look daggers at someone; to be angry
to shout (in anger); to yell
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
Liao (dynasty, 916-1125 CE); Khitan Empire
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
three sides; three faces; page three (of a newspaper)
cabriole leg (of a table, chair, etc.); stealthy footsteps; walking silently
same; similar; (just) like; equal
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech