model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
handstand; headstand; being upside down; being in reverse
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
long time; long interval; for quite some time
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
so; like this; in this way
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
having spirit; (being) staunch; having backbone
guts; pluck; nerve; spirit
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
lower part; substructure; subordinate (office); good and faithful servant
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
short and stout; small but wide around
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
self-consciousness; self-awareness
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle