to weave a pattern; to begin to weave
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
paste; glue; clothing starch
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
table; desk; counter for tables, desks, etc.; offering table before an altar (sometimes used in tea ceremony); tabletop incense burner
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
to return fire; to shoot back
Western food; Western-style food
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless
striking; remarkable; considerable
irritability; peevishness; irascibility; hot temper
not caring; not giving a damn
mental; spiritual; emotional
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to face; to confront; to be opposite to
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
to excite; to incite; to stimulate; to arouse; to tempt; to stir up
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
coincident with; while; simultaneously
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
completely; thoroughly; exactly; precisely; comfortably; not at all
happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl