to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to ask; to enquire; to query
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to be needed; to be wanted
to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do
to grimace; to make a wry face
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
how; in what way; how about
to examine someone's expression
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
way out; means to escape; escape route
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
to have a talk; to tell a story
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
how; in what way; how about; questionable
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
outline; summary; gist; basic points
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
quite; entirely; completely; as if; as though; just like
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
talk; recital; narration; topic
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")