English writing; English sentence; English text; English literature; English lit
ancient writing (Edo-period or older); classical literature; ancient Chinese character (pre-Qin period); Chinese character script used before the Qin period
to translate; to interpret
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
feeling a sudden chill; feeling a shiver; feeling sudden surprise (fright, horror, etc.); shuddering
slow motion (video); moving slowly; moving leisurely
excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person
connection; linking; joining; coupling; attaching; junction
energy conservation; economical use of energy
model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
avoiding or dodging responsibility
verification; confirmation; on-site inspection (by a judge, investigator, etc.) to gather physical evidence; verification
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
to the end; entirely; in full
reception room; parlor; parlour
to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels
it hasn't been long since
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
requisition; requisitioning; seizure; confiscation; impounding; retaining (e.g. deposit)
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
things left (to one) by the deceased; inherited item; estate; lost item; lost property
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
online shopping; e-commerce; mail order
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
make; workmanship; preparation
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
having an ancient and honorable origin; of good lineage; of noble birth
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
menu; bill of fare; program; programme; schedule
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
foolish; nonsensical; absurd; ridiculous; trifling
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate