to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
feeling; sensation; tentative; rough; interjection
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
the front; honest; upright; decent
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
after school (at the end of the day)
gloomy; melancholy; dreary; depressed; dismal
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor
to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
belief; faith; conviction
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft; sophisticated
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); mode; mode
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to paint a picture; to draw a picture