quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
arts; crafts; handicrafts
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
thrift; economy; frugality
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to encourage (someone); to cheer (someone) up; to give someone a charge; to empower
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
wealthy person; millionaire
every month; each month; monthly
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
news; word; tidings; omen
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
retort; back talk; backchat
always contradicting what other people say
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
rough (behaviour, temperament, etc.); wild; rude; violent
another time; some other time
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
please; somehow or other; one way or another
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
nonetheless; nevertheless
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
counter for books; volume
stationery shop; a stationer
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
that's the way it is; such is life
supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
wicker trunk; wicker luggage
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar