to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.); conclusion
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote
teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
complicated; complex; intricate; confusing; difficult; troublesome
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
movie director; film director
to knead well; to polish; to refine
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
way; method; means; resource; course
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to get wrong; to mistake (one thing for another); to confuse
as much as one can; as much as possible
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); wall (of stones)
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
self-examination; reflection
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
cruel; merciless; pitiless; tragic; horrible; terrible
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
(formation of) three people sleeping side by side (esp. a child between two parents); (lit.) "river" character
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
to keep a watchful eye on
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to set (sun); to become dark
library (usu. single-room); small library
there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
garden plant; garden tree; potted plant
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
fortunately; luckily; thankfully