indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
shrimp (infraorder Caridea); small shrimp, prawn or lobster
shellfish; seashell; shell
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
one thin flat object; one sheet
small child; kid; kiddy; tot; rug rat; ankle-biter
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to put into the mouth; to eat
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
cheerfully; spiritedly; vigorously; lively
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
smallish; on the small side
to come and see (someone, something); to visit
to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to press a question; to cross-examine
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
in the morning; during the morning
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to tower over the surroundings
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
tension; mental strain; nervousness