for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
day after day; day by day
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
to be responsive; to show immediate results
confused (situation); great fuss; much wrangling
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
(another person's) younger sister
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
moderate; proper; just right
second day of the month; two days
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to fall down; to fall over; to roll; to tumble; (arch.) (for a geisha) to prostitute (herself) in secret
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
pessimism; disappointment
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
conductor's stick; conductor's baton
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
solution; solution strategy
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines