early (days); initial stage; initial
wrinkled; full of wrinkles
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert
general idea; concept; notion
founder; originator; pioneer
to order; to command; to appoint
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
to collect; to assemble; to gather
treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
nice; good; well-executed
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
interior design; interior; upholstery
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to leave as is; to ignore
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
most part; greater part; majority