scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
Western clothing; Western binding
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
esophagus; gullet; esophageal
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
with stealthy steps; with noiseless footsteps; on tiptoe; stealthily
along; parallel to; in accordance with
after a long time; for the first time in a while
Chinese matrimony vine (Lycium chinense); Chinese wolfberry; goji
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
to cast amorous glances at a man (of a woman); to make eyes at; to give (someone) the eye; to make advances
to become completely chilled
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
cold; coldness; chilliness
polar regions; the pole; farthest land; ends of the earth
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
to be wide-awake; to be wakeful; to be unable to sleep
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
dignity; majesty; sanctity
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
just one person; only one
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
to lie on top of each other; to overlap; to pile up
one leaf; one page; one sheet; (arch.) one boat
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
activity; action; occupation; business; sexual intercourse; sex
mystery; mysteriousness; secret
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
virtue; benevolence; profit; benefit
to reform (oneself); to conduct oneself well
to take measures; to work out a plan; to lecture; to read aloud; to confer
evil; sin; vice; mischief
to be able (to do); to be capable (of doing)
level; even; flat; uneventful; peaceful; monotonous