to detach; to decapitate; to cut loose; to let loose; to dismember
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
always hitting the bull's-eye; infallible
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
one thin flat object; one sheet
to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
to fade (of a colour); to grow dull in color (colour); to lose vividness; to lose freshness; to grow stale
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
shopfront; storefront; shopwindow; over-the-counter
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
too much; excessively; too
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
level; standard; water level
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to arouse someone's interest; to whet (appetite); to be appealing; to be intriguing; to be fascinating
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
furnishings; implements; equipment
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
working earnestly; sincerity; diligence; effort; pains
to be moist; to be damp; to profit by; to receive benefits; to become rich; to become at ease financially
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly