exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
otherwise; or else; if not
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
as if it were about oneself
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to discuss; to talk together
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
had better ...; had better not ...
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
incomplete combustion; imperfect combustion; being off one's game; not doing one's best; being unable to use all of one's strength
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead