to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
degeneration; retrogression; atrophy; regression (e.g. of society); deterioration; degeneration
removal; taking away; dismantling (a building, facilities, etc.); withdrawal (of troops)
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement
strange incident; unusual occurrence; rare event; grave (and unexpected) incident; serious event; accident
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely
superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article
jujube (Ziziphus jujuba); Chinese date; red date; small tea caddy (tea ceremony)
timewise; temporal; chronal
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
cute; adorable; charming; lovely; pretty
and yet; despite (all) that
to flush out (a hare, fox, etc.); to drive out; to drive (cattle, sheep, etc.); to urge on; to drive (to do); to urge
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
inquiry; enquiry; question; searching; looking for
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss; to loiter; to hang around; to wander around
what people say; rumours; public opinion
a reclusive life; living secluded from the world; leading a sequestered life
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
good bye; I'm off; see you later
viewing through a window; passing through a window; going through a window; doing through a window
acquaintance; close friend
person being waited for; person who waits
running as fast as one can
bright; cheerful; in high spirits; clear (sky); cloudless; sunny
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
place where one works; construction site; working area
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
do-or-die game; crucial contest
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter