to betray; to turn traitor (to); to double-cross; to disappoint; to let down
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
mimicry; mimesis; camouflage
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
finding employment; getting a job
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
change of job; change of occupation; career change
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
to go past; to pass; to pass by
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
at work; in the midst of work; working
whispering; private talk; talking (during a class, lecture, etc.)
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
chattering; chit-chat; (ladies) prattle
to talk; to chat; to chatter
in this way; like this; this (much); so; uh; er
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
only; merely; but; no more than
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); seeker; Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to get tired of seeing; to get tired of looking at
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)