extinction; discontinuation; severance; rupture; to become extinct; to cease to exist
naked eye; the physical eye
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
something like ...; something called ...
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
snow scene; snowscape; snowy landscape
dim; vague; indistinct; faint; obscure
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
serious; not joking; straight
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
modesty; humility; being humble
along; parallel to; in accordance with
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
such; this sort of; like this
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
scattered; separated; dispersed
lately; recently; nowadays
kitchen; financial situation
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
to sell off; to sell completely
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
(not) even once; (not) ever