to punish; to penalize; to penalise
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
small number; few; minority
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
sensibility (artistic, moral); (good) taste; sentiment
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
shop that handles Western-style apparel and accessories
middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
tenth day of the month; ten days
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
suspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holiday
decisive action; carrying out; resolute enforcement; execution
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
great admiration; deep respect
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season