to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
charming; fascinating; attractive
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
unfazed; stone-faced; unflinching; perfectly calm
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)
movements; bearing; deportment; carriage; behavior; behaviour
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
personality; style; appearance
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
second-year student; second-year pupil; biennial; biennial plant
shrewdness; sharpness; astuteness; acumen; tact
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
to be remembered; to go down in history
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
to speak; to hear a voice
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
by no means; never!; certainly (not); surely (not); something unexpected; emergency
such; this sort of; like this
being lost for words; becoming speechless; jueju (Chinese quatrain with lines of either five or seven syllables)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
sweet and sour; bittersweet (feeling)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell