gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
ration; stipend; allowance
wise ruler; enlightened monarch; benevolent lord
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
won't (hasn't, isn't, doesn't, etc.); won't you
along (wall, coast, river, etc.); alongside; following
woodcutter; lumberjack; logger
kind offices; services; through the good offices of; intercession; mediation
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
unexpected (but welcome) visitor; rare guest
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
honor of seeing (a person); honour of seeing (a person)
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
criticism; critique; review; commentary
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
in and out; income and expenses; free associations; run of the house
windings; meanderings; complications; twists and turns
implication; significance; connotation; depth of meaning; complications of a problem
district; section; sector
flowery language; pretty words
inner mysteries (of a field of study); secrets
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
boating; sailing; navigation
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to be overcome with emotion
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
the good and the beautiful
to talk; to discuss; to debate; to negotiate
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present