rather; better; instead; if anything
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to be embarrassed; to lose face
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
store interior; inside of a shop
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
helpless; forlorn; hopeless; unpromising; lonely; discouraging
change of heart; change of mind; change in love interest
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to be silent; to say nothing
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
document; official papers
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
common people; ordinary people; masses
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
study; library; den; home office; reading room