to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
without; but if; otherwise; or else
and; thereupon; because of that
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to call; to invite; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to ride
recoil; hesitation; flinching; shrinking back
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
sincere; honest; faithful
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
tao-tie (mythological Chinese creature engraved on bronzeware during the Shang and Zhou dynasties); brutal person; coveting of wealth (property, etc.)
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
eight trigrams; divination signs; divination; fortune-telling
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
under control (e.g. of territory)
to have (something) innate; to be born with
shiba (Japanese breed of dog); shiba inu; brushwood dog
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
while; during; while; although; all; both
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic