to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
to go out; to go around; to walk about; to roam
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
explanation; interpretation
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
raincoat; mackintosh; macintosh; trench coat
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
rain water; "rain water" solar term (approx. February 19)
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
very likely; very probable
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
harbour; harbor; landing place; wharf; anchorage
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
outside of; not covered by
riverside; edge of a river
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
to shake; to sway; to waver
another time; some other time
to wind (of a road, etc.); to meander; to twist; to undulate; to surge; to swell
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
rain and wind; driving rain
opposite bank; farther shore