very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
email; mail; post; message (in an instant messaging application); instant message; male
direct appeal; direct petition
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
variables; uncertain elements; uncertainties; imponderables
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
support; backing; patronage
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
simple honesty; tactless frankness
directly opposite; right in front
in the meanwhile; during the time
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
person who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks; person with a sweet tooth
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
defense; defence; protection
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to put into the mouth; to eat
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
thread (of execution); thread (on an Internet forum, mailing list, etc.); topic; conversation
last week; the week before