groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
last week; the week before
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
to discuss; to talk together
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
suffix appended to somebody else's family members
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
letter; missive; note; mail
how long; how much; to what extent
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
written apology; written statement of regret
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
difficult to ...; hard to ...
one's own handwriting; autograph
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
to do wholeheartedly; to put one's heart into something
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
bunch of flowers; bouquet
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything