stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
breast meat (usu. of chicken); breast; white meat
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
hill; hillock; rolling hills; foothills
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
runner-up; second (in a race)
forcibly; by force; against one's will
to wear (from the shoulders down); to put on; to take (the blame, responsibility); to bear
to differ (from); to be different; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to become abnormal; to go wrong
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
pathetic; sad; sorrowful; grievous
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
cloth; fabric; material; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
side (esp. of a waterbody); edge; bank; shore
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
innocent (e.g. child); pure (e.g. heart)
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
to badger; to pester; to beg
such ... as; or some such
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
don't you think?; indicates question
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair); to thin (hair); to reduce in volume
tedious; boring; being fed up with