horseplay; fooling around
in the meanwhile; during the time
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to wear away; to rub down; to abrade
inside one's heart; in one's mind
among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
beach; seashore; seaside; coast
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
honour; honor; glory; privilege
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
memories; recollections; reminiscence
decision; determination; resolution
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
day of spring; spring sun
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
to put into the mouth; to eat
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
to wear one's hair up; to arrange one's hair
men's things; menswear; men's wear; men's; for men
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
to exchange; to swap; to barter; to replace; to substitute