long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
living room (Western style); sitting room
man; male; masculine gender
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
honorific/polite/humble prefix
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
boy; son; baby boy; young man
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
now; the present time; just now; another; more
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to differ; to vary; to disagree