former years; formerly; a few years ago
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
vacant house; unoccupied house
outlet (for one's anger, etc.); place (to turn one's eyes, vent one's dissatisfaction, etc.); place to put something; place to dispose of something
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
at; in; at; when; by; with
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
at least; at most; (even) just
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
foolish thought; (one's own) thought; (one's own) idea
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
custom; habit; customary practice
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
all manner of (verbal) abuse; all kinds of names; abusive language; torrent of abuse; stream of insults
hail (e.g. of bullets); barrage; storm; rain and hail
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); the underlying principles of the cosmos (in neo-Confucianism)
to speak ill of; to disparage
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
to be content; to have enough; to be happy; to rise (of the tide)
retention; maintenance; preservation
unfavourably; unfavorably; disparagingly; insultingly; ill
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
ahead (of); before; slightly earlier
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to say no more; to sink into silence
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
whispering into a person's ear
to be silent; to say nothing
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
dignity; majesty; sanctity
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
to shame the name (of); to blot the reputation (of)