to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
even more; still more; further
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to fall into disgrace with; to incur someone's displeasure
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
patient; having a long fuse
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
pointing out; identification
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
flat board; slab; slat; monotonous; dull; flat
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior