to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
abrupt plot change; unexpected story development; story development from out of left field
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; openmouthed (with surprise)
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.); to hang (of mist, haze, etc.); to lie (over); to linger; to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
landing; alighting; touch down
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
persecution complex; delusion of persecution; paranoia
spread-out sail; full sail; (sailing) downwind
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
presence; dignity; corpulence; obesity
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
preeminence; supremacy; distinction; excellence
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
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
old man; venerable gentleman; venerable; old; father
wincing; cowering; shrinking; flinching; recoiling
not a little; not a few; considerable
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
harm; injury; evil (influence)
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
one's long-cherished desire
trifling; little; few; slight
to make use of; to use (money) for; to lend (money); to advance (e.g. a loan); to accommodate (someone) with
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
all you want; as much as one wants
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
monetary; financial; pecuniary
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
complete; whole; perfect; safe
source of revenue; financial supporter
(in the same way) as before; as always
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
intelligent; wise; sagacious; smart-alecky; cheeky