to follow; to conform; to apply to
deterioration; degradation; drop in quality; becoming unattractive (because of aging)
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
pillage; plunder; looting; robbery
main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish
inheritance; succession; accession; share-alike
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
shallow bowl for displaying flowers, bonsai, etc.
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
plainly; clearly; vividly
to project; to show; to portray; to depict; to describe
to draw the conclusion that ...; to conclude
path of righteousness; path of duty; right track; correct path
to attack; to assault; to assail
to fall into disgrace with; to incur someone's displeasure
rising; developing; emergent; burgeoning; new
worthy of special mention
weave; weaving; woven item
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
opportunism; waiting and seeing (how the wind blows); sitting on the fence; straddling
rubbish; trash; garbage; worthless thing
there being no use in arguing (about it)
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
blood relationship; blood relative
appointment; assignment; promotion
foothold; footing; position; standing; ground
to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off