to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
to say; to tell; to state; to do
to become clumsy; to miss one's aim
assailant; perpetrator; wrong-doer; aggressor
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
way; method; means; resource; course
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
to accept; to receive; to agree
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to pant (while rushing); to gasp; to puff and blow
don't worry about it; forget about it
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
head; lead; vanguard; first