to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
novel; original; striking; strange; eccentric; fantastic
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to weave within (hair, fabric, etc.); to braid
people; citizens; subjects; folk
powerful family; powerful clan
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
society; the world; the times
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
individual; private person; personal; private
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
powder snow; powdery snow
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
personal meeting (esp. used by females)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to say; to be called; to do