mercy; compassion; clemency; Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo (Cuculus fugax); Horsfield's hawk cuckoo
shoulder rub; shoulder massage
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
It's absolute heaven; It's sheer bliss
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
mark; symbol; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to; focusing on
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
decisive defeat; rout; thrashing; losing big
to come to an end; to close the curtain
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
to be crowded (with); to be packed; to be piled up (of work); to be busy (with)
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
just after a holiday break; the first day after the holidays
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to become settled; to be fixed
really; truly; indeed; good grief
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to act lovestruck; to be fawning; to act affectionate
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
being on stage without respite; performing continuously; staying out the entire time; being in attendance continuously (e.g. at a meeting)