to attempt; to test; to try out
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
infancy; childhood; tender age
tacit; unspoken; implicit
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
to rebuke strongly; to tell off
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
study; diligence; discount; reduction
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
that day; the very same day
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
pupil; student; schoolchild
to have a talk; to tell a story
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only