to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
to run down (stairs, etc.)
scenery; scene; landscape
covered in mud; mud-caked
schoolyard; playground; school grounds; campus
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
elegance; grace; festal song (genre of the Shi Jing)
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
one's family (home) background (environment)
to result in death; to lead to death; to be fatal (e.g. disease)
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
library (usu. single-room); small library
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
to drip; to drop; to trickle; to overflow (with freshness, beauty, etc.)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
final coat (of paint, plaster, varnish, etc.); finish; glazing; adding more of the same (of something negative, e.g. shame)
one's whole heart; everything one feels
identical (of twins); monozygotic; unioval; uniovular
older brother; elder brother
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)