to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
back light; backlight; backlite; backup light
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
root; joint; base; crotch
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin
smell (esp. a good smell); fragrance; scent; aroma; perfume
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to like; to love; to be fond of
fair and square; open and aboveboard
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
to exclude; to leave out (of conversations, etc.); to freeze out; to send to Coventry
to become pale; to turn pale
amorous glance; leer; shade (of color); tint; ingratiation; sycophancy
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
horn; alarm; whistle; foghorn
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour