and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
transmigration; reincarnation; metempsychosis
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to summon; to get used to call
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
good bye; I'm off; see you later
lower part; foot; lower direction; left part of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage right (actor's POV)
to bail out (water); to scoop out
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
Chinese "Three Stars" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
moderately; in moderation
one's habitual behaviour (behavior)
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
contrary to one's expectations
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
recommendation; referral; endorsement
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to quarry; to cut (timber); to begin to talk; to break the ice; to start a fire (with flint, by rubbing sticks together, etc.); to select and extract (from a media file)
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
to look upwards; to look up
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
to lose completely; to waste; to let slip away
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
results of a scientific investigation; findings
example; illustration; precedent
sticking to (an opinion, theory, belief, etc.); clinging to; adherence; persistence; insistence
intelligent; wise; sagacious; smart-alecky; cheeky
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous