the Rooster (tenth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Cock; hour of the Rooster (around 6pm, 5-7pm, or 6-8pm); west; eight month of the lunar calendar
artificial; man-made; human work; human skill; artificiality
material; substance; matter
at; in; at; when; by; with
putting into operation; invocation
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
gossipy; abusive; critical; jabbering
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to push aside; to brush aside
to finish; to end; to have a result less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
place where one can remove one's shoes before entering a house
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
footwear; footgear; shoes
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
simple; simplified; easy; plain
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
balcony; veranda; verandah; porch
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
to be conspicuous; to stand out
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter