no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
to be square; to be angular; to be jagged; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
Boston bag; overnight bag; traveling bag (travelling)
cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
boredom; ennui; tedium; discontent; unease
to comfort; to console; to amuse
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
as a child; when one was a child
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
school trip; field trip; excursion; long walk; excursion (on foot)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime
scene; spectacle; sight; view
bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
a few years ago; some years back
cave-in (in a mine or tunnel); roof collapse; rockfall
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
death; the next world; to pass away; to die
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce
plus; addition; positive (number); plus sign; positive symbol; advantage; plus
lodger who pays nothing for room and board; freeloader; sponger
to care for someone; to look after someone
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to spill; to drop; to grumble (about); to complain (of); to let (one's feelings) show
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to quarry; to cut (timber); to begin to talk; to break the ice; to start a fire (with flint, by rubbing sticks together, etc.); to select and extract (from a media file)