to finish; to end; to have a result less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
to lay (something) face down; to place upside down; to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (one's eyes); to lay (oneself) face down; to lie face down; to conceal
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
looking at someone (with upturned eyes); glancing upwards (at someone)
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to commit suicide; to end one's life; (lit.) to choose death
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
making one's best exertions
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
even though; despite; when
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to smile broadly; to grin widely
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes