to lend an ear to; to listen to
departure; departing (from ...); sending; sent (by ...); engine; counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
demon-infested place; ominous place; mysterious, unfrequented area; den of iniquity
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
interior; backwoods; hinterland; back regions
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
the mere shadow of one's former self; the ruin of what one once was
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
that's true; of course; obviously
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
sleeping comfort or snugness
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
third day of the month; three days
preservation; retainment; keeping
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all