knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
to have a talk; to tell a story
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
together; at the same time; same; identical
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
young girl; lass; adolescent female
lump together; put all together
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
(not so) much; (not) very
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
power; authority; influence
to wear the mantle of (borrowed) authority and misuse it
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
presence; sitting with; being with
the aforementioned; the said; (man, incident, etc.) in question; the usual
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to study; to complete (a course); to order (one's life); to repair (a fault one has committed)
higher rank; better position
to satisfy oneself (by doing); to find relief (in doing)
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to go uninvited; to call on without an invitation; to barge in on; to throng to; to crowd into; to converge upon
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)
opposite side; opposition
in order; in turn; one by one
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
although I say; although one might say; although called
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects