abrupt; sudden; unexpected
what time; (lit.) which hour
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee
serious; not joking; straight
suffix for familiar person
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
splendid; nice; sufficient; fine (in the sense of "I'm fine"); well enough; OK
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak