to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
rather; sooner; preferably
outspoken; arguing (heatedly) what one believes in; insisting on something without restraint
in the end; at the end of the day
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
all night; throughout the night
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
Christmas Eve; holy night
instead; but (on the other hand)
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
each; (arch.) you (plural)
what's what; heads or tails
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
indicate reason; infers some protest
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
skill; dexterity; proficiency
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
gem; jewel; precious stone
candy; sweet; confectionary
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
selection; making a choice; sifting; decision to adopt or reject
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement