poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
(company) director; executive; top management; important post; role with heavy responsibilities
very; greatly; exceedingly
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
to flatter; to play up to; to fawn on; to pander to; to cater to
reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference
leaping flames; flying sparks; spread of fire (due to leaping flames); repercussions in unanticipated areas; spilling over; impetigo contagiosa
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
feel when biting; manner of enunciation
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
straight talk; plain speaking; speaking frankly
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
discouraging; disappointing; lacking in thrill
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
moon viewing (esp. during the eight month of the lunar calendar)
to start rowing; to begin to row; to row out (e.g. to sea); to pull out; to start pedaling; to begin to pedal
whitecaps; white-crested waves; thief
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
katsura (Cercidiphyllum japonicum); Japanese Judas tree
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
fast approach; quick intimacy
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
disorder; disturbance; unrest
strongly and repeatedly urging (demanding, requesting, pressing)
to ripen; to mature; to be ready for action; to be the right time (to act); to be in common use; to come to sound natural
October; tenth month of the lunar calendar
convenient; handy; useful
large, bald-headed monster; giant; large, bald man; big baldy; large monk