old wound; scar; old unpleasant incident; past misdeed
canary (esp. the island canary, Serinus canaria)
opposite; reverse; contrary
at once; immediately; right now
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
Charon (moon of Pluto); Charon (Greek god)
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
before the gate; in front of the gate
prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
person being waited for; person who waits
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
passion; temper; irritability
quick-tempered; impatient
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
nominal; in name only; only by terminology
compulsory; unavoidable; necessary
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
to distribute; to arrange; to arrange; to lay out (as in decorating); (arch.) to marry off; (arch.) to exile
heroism; loyalty and courage
control; check; restraint; inhibition
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
two (long cylindrical things)