rather; better; instead; if anything
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
with a momentary flash of light
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
opening fully; full throttle; full power
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
long ago; already; a long time ago
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
with these words; while saying
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
insurrection; mutiny; rebellion; revolt; uprising
every person; each one; everybody
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
(not) even once; (not) ever
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
almost; roughly; approximately
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance; thin soup of fish or shellfish boiled in seawater
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate