to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
you could say; you might say; verging on the
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
at that time; in those days
willpower; energy; vitality
regret; repentance; remorse
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
something like ...; something called ...
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to throw open; to leave open
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
even if; even though; however; no matter how
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily