lifelike; exact resemblance
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
kowtow (bow made from a kneeling position wherein the forehead touches the ground)
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
at the meeting; on the occasion
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
military review; (military) parade
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
late attendance; lateness; tardiness
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
financial support; funding; support fund; subvention
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
strong pressure; heavy pressure
being taken aback; state of shock; dumbfoundedness