Qing dynasty (of China; 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
red earth (i.e. containing cinnabar or minium); vermilion
high brow; broad forehead
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
bento; Japanese box lunch
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
script; screenplay; scenario
to be absorbed in reading; to get lost in reading; to be immersed in (a book)
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
greengrocer; fruit and vegetable shop; jack of all trades
to telephone; to make a phone call
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to order; to command; to appoint
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
arbitration; intercession; mediation
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
clever; intelligent; bright; well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
generation; lifetime; age
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
someone; a certain person