to thrust before; to thrust at
shyness; bashfulness; shame
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
even though; despite; when
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
personality; character; individuality; personhood
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
dispersing; breaking up; running away
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
none other than; ... himself; ... herself
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
to be impressed; to greatly admire
eldest sister; oldest sister
to become fraught with emotion
one eye; one of one's eyes
to scrutinize; to scrutinise
as you see; as you can see
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
without authority; without reason; unnecessarily; recklessly; indiscriminately
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
taboo; day, time, direction, words, etc. that must be avoided; contraindication
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
to crouch; to squat; to cower
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
sizzling (of cooking meat, fish, etc.); frizzling
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
deep-frying with little oil
to dissolve (paint); to scramble (eggs); to melt (metal, etc.); to mix (water with flour, etc.)
to cover (smear, sprinkle) (with)
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)