to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
bad-tempered; aggressive; quarrelsome
cock; rooster; chanticleer
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
than; other than; except; but
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
at that very moment; at precisely that time; just when
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
neat (neatly); tidy; trim
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
swallowing; understanding; apprehension
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
with these words; while saying
to see someone off (at a station, an airport, etc.); to escort (e.g. home); to follow something with one's eyes until it is out of sight; to let pass; to pass up (an opportunity etc.); to shelve (a plan, deliberation on a bill, etc.); to postpone
the person concerned; the person in question; the said person
a long time ago; in those days
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
last night; yesterday evening
just because; even if; even though
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
to manage something successfully; to be successful