to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
essence; true nature; substance; reality
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
sense of values; values; value system
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to need; to call for; to require
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
most part; greater part; majority
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
will; desire; ambition; urge (e.g. creative urge)
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
to play accompaniment; to keep time; to cheer; to applaud; to jeer; to mock
older brother; elder brother
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
about when; about what time; how soon
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
great admiration; deep respect
housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official