grief; sorrow; anguish; lamentation
sweet and sour; bittersweet
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to detain; to check; to restrain
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
emphasizes direct object of action
stealthy steps; soft steps
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
opposite side; other side
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
metre; meter; meter; gauge
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light; being uncovered
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
being intrusive; intrusive person
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
firmly; solidly; heartily
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
retreating figure; appearance from behind
to make merry; to be festive
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction