to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
use; utilization; utilisation; application
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
pride; dignity; self-worth
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
temporary (suspension) bridge; makeshift bridge; bridge (between cultures, generations, etc.); link; walkway (constructed on a cliff face); plank path
to use and then throw away
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
but; however; provided that
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
each time; every time; thank you for your continued patronage; thank you for your support; hello; I'm coming in
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to finish; to end; to have a result less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
that; that thing; that person; then; that time; that place (over there); down there (i.e. one's genitals)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect