to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; (fig.) to be crazy about something
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to keep away; to keep at a distance
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to fall on one's backside
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
staring-out (down) game; game in which two children looking at each other try to make the opponents laugh first; constant looking at something (e.g. the computer screen, the clock, etc.)
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to take care of some business; to go on an errand; to relieve oneself; to do one's business; to go to the toilet
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
way one dresses; way one looks like in certain clothes
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
rather; sooner; preferably
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to leave (a scene); to step away
to quicken one's pace (steps)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
what do you want?; can I help you?
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself