to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
affable; amiable; sociable; agreeable
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
entrance fee; admission fee; admission; entrance charge; admission charge
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
button (clothing); push-button
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
to put on airs; to assume importance
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
stubbornness; pigheaded person; miser
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
woman; female; feminine gender
alone; by oneself; on one's own
even though things may appear this way