nothing but; except; no more than
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; 's; of
indicates a question; indicates an embedded question; indicates an indirect question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine; tearful voice; weepy voice
man; male; masculine gender
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
Ming dynasty (of China; 1368-1644)
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
hospital; clinic; doctor's office; doctor's surgery; infirmary
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
indicates the subject of a sentence; indicates possession; but; however; and; used after an introductory remark or explanation; regardless of ...
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
second (unit of time); arc second
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
renewal; update; replacement; renovation; breaking (a record)
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
station (esp. a police station); office (e.g. tax office)
number one; first; best; most; game; round
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...