explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
to turn towards; to point
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
even if; even though; however; no matter how
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
book; volume; this; present; main; head
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
originally; by nature; from the start
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
you (plural); all of you; you all
meaning; significance; sense
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation