Sui dynasty (China, 581-618)
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
wife who is older than her husband
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
for example; for instance; e.g.
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to replace; to move; to change the position of
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
stealing another's romantic partner
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
decision; determination; resolution
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
good match; suitable candidate (for marriage); good opportunity to be saved by Buddha
talk; conversation; dialogue
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
(private) investigation company; research agency
examine (investigate into) a person's history
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
no, not like that (but like this)
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
don't you think?; indicates question