to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
gently; mildly; leniently; don't be too hard on me (us, them); go easy on me
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
the proof of the pudding is in the eating; the proof is in the pudding; don't knock it till you've tried it; you can't tell unless you try
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to project; to stick out; to stand out
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
such; this sort of; like this
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
miasma; noxious form of "bad air" formerly believed to cause diseases
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
calm; composed; leisurely
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore