like a decent person; human
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to ask a question; to ask questions
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
marriage proposal; marriage talks
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
tolerance; broad-mindedness
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to thrust down; to push off
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
nod; inclination of the head
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
incessant talking; rapid talking
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
strong opposition; vehement opposition
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
softly; mildly; gently; politely
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
birth; creation; formation
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
no need to guess; certainly
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire