clearly; distinctly; vividly
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
long time; long interval; for quite some time
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
compensation payment; reparation
counter for buildings (esp. houses); suffix for a pen name, stage name, etc.
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
breaking off a relationship; permanent breach of friendship; rupture
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
to speak jokingly; to speak teasingly; to joke around; to speak nonsense
news (from somebody); letter; contact; (somebody's) whereabouts; (somebody's) movements
self-examination; reflection
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to project; to show; to portray; to depict; to describe
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
to make trouble; to make waves; to cause discord
load on one's chest; obstacle; hindrance; impediment
nth period (e.g. nth class in school day)
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
to burst (open); to break; to split
gluttony; satiation; engorgement