jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
regarding highly; attaching importance to
foreign country; other country; another province; strange land; alien land
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
polite; respectful; reverent
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
a great variety of; diversity
monetary; financial; pecuniary
every year; yearly; annually
trial; judgement; judgment
someone (something) not to be trifled with
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
as before; as ever; as it was originally
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
inscrutable; incomprehensible
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up