family; relatives; dependents; household
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
voluminous; massive; bulky
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
anthology; collection of works
for example; for instance; e.g.
fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
time; season; period; phase; stage
section; cross section; profile
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution
one thin flat object; one sheet
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
boy; son; baby boy; young man
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
in that manner; like that
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
serious; severe; grave; acute
contradiction; inconsistency