to search about for; to hunt around for; to look high and low for; to look everywhere for
little power; little influence; (one's) poor ability; limited ability; what little one can do
frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
oral instruction; passing information by word-of-mouth; oral tradition
after; post; ex-; after the fact; ex post
to make snide remarks; to put into bad mood
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
pilgrimage; walking tour; travelling (on foot)
to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
method of treatment; cure; remedy
raging fire; conflagration
condition; state (of health); appearance
peace (esp. of the world); peace and calm; tranquility; tranquillity
lily (Lilium spp.); yuri; genre of comics and novels about female homosexuality
simmer; bubble out; flow out
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
to make narrower; to shut (an umbrella); to shrug (one's shoulders); to purse (one's lips)
oops!; I did it again; now I've done it; I've messed up
acquaintance; close friend
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
fast asleep; dead to the world
considerably (beyond one's expectations); unexpectedly; surprisingly; contrary to one's expectations
preferential treatment; special treatment; different treatment; express delivery; special delivery
day of month; counter for days
to (go into a) sulk; to get cranky; to get cross; to become perverse
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
certain evidence; definite evidence
to be born; to come into this world
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address; first tone (in Chinese); level tone
to blur; to shade off; to gradate; to obscure; to make ambiguous
stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim
itemization (of expenses); the items; breakdown; classification
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick