layered structure; layered system; stratification; hierarchical structure
first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to walk away; to walk off
guardhouse; detention barracks
dead end; blind alley; no through road (i.e. on signage); end; end of the road; end point
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to pause; to have a short intermission
to erase all trace of something
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
unexpectedly; surprisingly
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
lower part; substructure; subordinate (office); good and faithful servant
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift
hidden room; secret chamber
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
under one's arm; (in) the armpit
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to maintain one's honor as a man; to save face (as a man); to have one's honor upheld
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
regret; remorse; repentance; contrition
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind