that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to put on clothes; to wear clothes; to be the personification of
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
gem; jewel; precious stone
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
time; season; period; phase; stage
unveiling; debut; introduction
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
after a long time; for the first time in a while
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
rest; break; recess; intermission
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
leader; guide; mentor; coach
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
how; in what way; how about; questionable
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
suddenly; all of a sudden
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell