useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
right beside; close to; nearby
ingenious idea; excellent plan; bright idea
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
charcoal; charred remains
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
losing posture; falling position from which it is impossible to recover; lame duck; hopeless situation
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
there being no use in arguing (about it)
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
speaker; narrator; speaker (of a language)
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
it's no joke; gimme a break!
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
to recover consciousness; to come to
beginning of summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering