to bury; to embed; to implant
light; faint; pale; fleeting
emission (of light); radiation (of light); luminescence
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
obedience; submission; resignation
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
physical weariness; sense of fatigue; washed-out feeling
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
how long; how far; how much
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to perceive; to understand
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
tool; implement; means; furniture
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
very; greatly; exceedingly
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to mourn; to lament; to be sorry; to regret; to repent
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!