Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
downhill; downward slope; descent; decline; waning; ebb
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
to push and push; to keep pushing to the end
to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
Datsun (motor car from Nissan Motor Company)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
one hundred-thousandth; sudden; abrupt; unexpected
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
perplexity; difficult question; difficult problem
first meeting; first interview with
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; swinging
to wriggle; to writhe; to squirm; to scrawl
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
constrained; uncomfortable; awkward
lyricism; description of one's feelings
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
back lane; byway; back street; unfair means; dishonest means
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
field (for fruits, vegetables, etc.); cultivated land; field (of specialization); sphere; womb; birth
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to finish; to end; to be completed; to fulfill one's obligations
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
this family; we; this house
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
arrogant; haughty; insolent