what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
simply; merely; only; solely
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
dry riverbed; river beach
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
short pause; short interval
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
relay station; translator station
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
(necessary) personnel; required person
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort