to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
it is not (like that) either
physical condition; state of health
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to sit down; to take a seat
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to question again; to repeat a question (esp. a problematic point, or to verify understanding); to repeat a query
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
time (three times, each time, etc.); times