prosperity; flourishing; thriving
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
mistletoe (esp. European mistletoe, Viscum album); parasitic plant
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
stock (from which a graft is taken)
eclipse (solar, lunar, etc.)
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
luxuriant growth; rankness (of weeds)
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
(arch.) three-legged metal pot or kettle (used in ancient China)
form; shape; figure; visage
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
drama; play; powerful drug
temporarily; short period; once; one morning
conquest; subjugation; overcoming; chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition
at a stroke; with a single swoop
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
offense and defense; offence and defence
advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
dynasty; reign; period; epoch; court; North Korea
mausoleum; shrine; the (imperial) court
second (unit of time); arc second
founder of dynasty or sect
sovereign; emperor; monarch
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
to repeat; to do something over again
sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
stomach and intestines; gastrointestinal tract; digestive organs
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
recommendation; referral; endorsement
Chinese person (esp. Han Chinese)