unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
length and width; length and breadth; four cardinal points; every direction; as one wishes; as one pleases
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
homely woman (esp. one with a small low nose, high flat forehead, and bulging cheeks); plain woman
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
sour look; surly face; pout
to dissolve (paint); to scramble (eggs); to melt (metal, etc.); to mix (water with flour, etc.)
(arch.) difference (from one another); (arch.) different thing; (arch.) other; unusual; extraordinary
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
plotting (of maps); mapping; compilation
warning; admonition; lesson or a phrase that teaches you not to do something
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
difference; disparity; gap
ripeness; mellowness; maturity; perfection
cohabitation (usu. of a romantically involved couple); living together
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
uncalled-for remark; impertinent remark
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
talk; story; conversation
remaining an idle spectator; looking on unconcernedly (doing nothing)
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); (in neo-Confucianism) the underlying principles of the cosmos
concession; conciliation; compromise
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
to control; to command; to get the better of
ill feeling; ill will; animosity; bad impression
8th in rank; eighth sign of the Chinese calendar
journal; magazine; periodical
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)