to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
it is not (like that) either
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
reason; cause; circumstances
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
one more time; once more; once again
because of; owing to; due to
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
serious; severe; grave; acute
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability