obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
alone; by oneself; on one's own
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
training; practice; workout
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
any more; any further; any better; any longer
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to detain; to check; to restrain
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight