to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to reflect; to throw back light
white plaster wall; tofu; bean curd
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
relief; embossed carving; bringing to the fore; throwing something into relief
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
white stone; white (go pieces)
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
mountain range; mountain belt
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
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
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
(hand) towel; handkerchief
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
ocean; large sea; fabric pattern
God; god; ace; king; superior person
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
crushing; squashing; crumpling; crinkling (into a broad smile); forming creases; forming wrinkles
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
straw bag; sack; bale; counter for sacks (of rice, potatoes, coal, etc.)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun