assertion; declaration; affirmation
to become speechless; to be at a loss for words
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
being at sea; losing one's bearings; (arch.) disorientation upon waking at night; (arch.) forgetting which house or room to enter
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
in that manner; like that
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
surroundings; environs; circumference
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to shut out one's opponents; to stop the other side from scoring
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
easily mixed up (e.g. similar words); easily mistaken; confusingly similar; misleading; equivocal; ambiguous
Eh?; What?; Come on!; Damn!
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to compete with; to vie for
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater