modern version; modern edition; updated, contemporary edition
that is to say; so that means
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
packing; crating; packaging
walnut (Juglans spp., esp. Juglans regia)
black with hints of blue (as in a bruise); bluish black
Teflon; brand name for polytetrafluorethylene
line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
degradation over time; time-related deterioration
ramification; branching off
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
frequency (of occurrence)
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off
to show; to bare (the teeth)
styrofoam; styrene foam; expanded polystyrene
sewer; sewer system; sewerage; drain
to pile up; to form into a (huge) pile
white (bleached) bone; skeleton
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)
to rain (drops on the large side); to go to pieces; to be taken apart
positioning; getting a position; taking a position
innate ability; innate talent; natural gift
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice