future (usually near); prospects
tribe; clan; (taxonomical) tribe; group (of the periodic table)
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to be popular (esp. with the opposite sex); to be well liked; to be pampered (spoiled, doted upon, etc.); to be welcomed
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
that; the matter in question
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
boy; son; baby boy; young man
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
to pick up; to find; to gather
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
society; the world; the times
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
elder sister; effeminate man
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
back street; back alley; off-street
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
remembrance; recollection; recognition
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
invitation; introduction; temptation