to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
first thing in the morning
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
formal marriage interview; marriage meeting
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
just because; even if; even though
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
rather; better; instead; if anything
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality