soft; software; soft hat; felt hat; soft serve ice cream; softball
ago; since; before; previous
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
outward appearance; apparent
suffix for familiar person
to say; to utter; to name; to call; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
truthfulness; credibility; sincerity; honesty; good faith
police officer; policeman; constable
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
now; the present time; just now; another; more
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to pick up; to find; to gather
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
palace examination (national Chinese civil servant examination based largely on classic literature); someone who has passed this examination; examination for promotion in the Ministry of Ceremonies (based largely on political duties and Chinese classics); someone who has passed this examination
bounds; limits; boundary fence (esp. of horse-riding ground)