true intention; underlying motive
to frolic about; to mess around
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
waiting for a ship to depart
openhearted; frank; broad-minded
stillness; tranquility; tranquillity; dullness
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
transient life; ephemeral existence
hardships; privations; difficulties
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
to travel on frequently (e.g. a road or path)
autumn colours; fall colors; leaves turning red; red leaves; leaves turning yellow; yellow leaves; (Japanese) maple (Acer japonicum)
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
official use; government business
sinking into deep thought; sinking to the depths; contemplation
fallen leaves; leaf litter; leaf fall; dropping leaves; deciduous
competing; competition; auction
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
peace conference; peace negotiations
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
to get late; to advance; to wear on
the very best; excellent; superb
to cross one's mind; to spring to mind; to occur to one
calm; serene; tranquil; peaceful
teacher; wise man; Confucius; the person concerned; you
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
government and people; government and private sector; public and private sector
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)