to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to be sacked; to be dismissed
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
scattering (e.g. dust in the wind, enemies before an assault); dispersal; flying off (in all directions); flying apart
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to spend time (on doing something)
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
verbal message; word (from someone)
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep
one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
firm; strong; solid; stable
to be touching; to be moving
insincerity; dishonesty; untruthfulness; bad faith
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to fall into (someone's) hands; to fall under someone's control; to become someone's property (e.g. of an object)
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to attack; to assault; to assail
to form a group; to form a bunch
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
snake; serpent; large snake
to sink; to go down; to pass away; to die; to disappear; to vanish
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
scar (e.g. from operation, injection); trace; mark (e.g. skid marks)
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
to knock down; to knock off
to understand; to be satisfied; to be convinced
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth