point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
what do you want?; can I help you?
to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
to take a breath; to take a short rest
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
tedious; boring; being fed up with
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
willpower; energy; vitality
not worth considering; out of the question
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
they; those guys; those fellows
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
to walk away; to walk off
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause