to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
complete change; about-face
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
at once; immediately; right now
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
You'll regret this!; I'll get you for this; Just you wait
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
just because; even if; even though
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
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
instant; moment; for an instant
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)