medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
leaving school during a term
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
open; frank; liberal; open-minded
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
nudity; stark naked; in one's bare skin; penniless
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
surroundings; environs; circumference
environment; circumstance
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
flabby; limp; soft and pliable
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