many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
several years; a few years
distant land; remote country; province far from the capital
to cause someone to worry
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
story; tale; talk; discussion
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
without delay; smoothly; without a hitch
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
seat; bench; temporary job while looking for a better job or until one marries
open; spacious; extensive