to have meaning; to be meaningful
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
pretending not to know; feigning ignorance
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
complete; whole; perfect; safe
right in the midst of; right at the height of
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
success; prosperity; boom
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
concept; general idea; notion; intention; aim; design
about; concerning; related to; -ish
not covered (by); not subject (to)
ranking; toplist (e.g. of WWW sites)
thoroughly; through and through
to make oneself pleasant to everybody; to smile at everybody; to try to please everybody; to make things pleasant
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
complicated and mysterious
firm promise; definite promise
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality