to smash; to break into pieces
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to give directions; to issue instructions
black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)
promotion; raising of status
commemoration; celebration; honoring the memory of something; turning something into a memento; memory
rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty
to become angry or sullen; to take offense; to be miffed; to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
two places; two spots; two locations; two parts; two passages
dear; desired; missed; longed-for; nostalgic
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
private property; personal belongings; personal effects
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
human kindness; human weakness
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
military service; combat experience
malicious; deliberately mean
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
to have no way of knowing; to be completely ignorant of
to care for someone; to look after someone
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
going upstream; sailing against the current
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)