to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
pigtails; two plaits hanging about one's shoulders; two plaits hanging down one's back; queue
hair pin; hairclip; hairgrip; bobby pin
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)
to reflect; to throw back light
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
circumference; girth; tour; pilgrimage; circulation (e.g. of blood)
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
head of the student council; president of the student council
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
curious; strange; unusual
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
with these words; while saying
briskly with small steps; trotting
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
cooperation; collaboration
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
warm and snug; soft and comfortable
to throw at; to turn; to raise
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
correction; revision; amendment
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that