washing machine (laundry)
nevertheless; even then; however; be that as it may; even so; though that it be so
mouthpiece; cigarette holder; cigarette filter (tip); fragrant garnish (for soup)
failing mark; failing grade
hard-line policy; tough measure
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
beauty of form (oft. used of nature); beauty of a sculpted shape
resistance; opposition; obstruction; (electrical) insulating coating; insulating varnish
golden eyes (of a cat, etc.); splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens)
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
weeping for joy; crying with happiness
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
disdain; contempt; scorn; abhorrence
haughty; holding one's head high
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
honourable poverty; honorable poverty
in a little bit; after a short while
without the least difference; exactly; perfectly; to the inch
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
meal set before one; women's advances
high and low (social standing)
to conceal one's true nature or feelings; to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
reward; recompense; tip; conveyance charge; packhorse charge
to chastise; to punish; to discipline
to satisfy oneself (by doing); to find relief (in doing)
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
to ooze; to exude; to percolate; to soak through
to enter into a person's feelings; to guess what somebody feels (using one's intuition)
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
to lick all over; to run one's tongue over