to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.); to hang (of mist, haze, etc.); to lie (over); to linger; to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)
to shoot through (a wall, the heart, etc.); to go through; to pierce; to hit (e.g. the bull's-eye)
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
successive; consecutive; back-to-back; one after another
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
continuation; succession; series; continuous
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
falling (down) unconscious; fainting (and collapsing)
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
to pilfer; to filch; to swipe
safekeeping; temporary custody; claim check; deposit receipt; matter left undecided; unresolved issue
return (of something borrowed or entrusted); returning; giving back; repayment
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
scratch; graze; scrape; abrasion
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
cloth; fabric; material; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
light (color, taste, etc.); faint (e.g. smell); pale; faint (feeling, hope, etc.); fleeting; slight
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
affected part; diseased part; wound
admiration; wonder; astonishment
why; how; for what reason
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to fight a battle; to have a fight