of course; certainly; naturally
gloomy; dismal; miserable; spirit of yin
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
retreating figure; appearance from behind
something; some kind of; for some reason
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
veil of darkness; curtain of night
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
in advance; beforehand; previously
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
jingle; ding; ringing of small bells
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
cheerfully; spiritedly; vigorously; lively
poor physical health; bad shape
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said