selfish; self-indulgent; arbitrary
fixed date; settlement date
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to promise; to abridge; to simplify; to reduce
November; eleventh month of the lunar calendar
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
taste for the simple and quiet; rustic simplicity; austere refinement; enjoyment of a quiet life
backwater; (arch.) standing with one's back to water (river, lake, etc.)
drainage; draining; pumping out (water); displacement
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
ruler and ruled; master and servant
water's edge; beach; shore
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
outward appearance; apparent
filial piety; showing devotion (to someone)
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
joy; enjoyment; delight; pleasure
best regards; please take care of; please do
to live; to get along; to spend (time)
just a minute; small quantity
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to till; to plow; to plough; to cultivate
praiseworthy; commendable; laudable; strange (person); weird; odd
praiseworthy; commendable; laudable; strange (person); weird; odd