connection (to a person, place, etc.); relation; affinity
Shiji (first of China's 24 dynastic histories); Records of the Grand Historian
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
low-grade; low-class; low-quality; vulgar; cheap
seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
exit; way out; outlet; vent
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
one side; one party; the other side; one (of a pair); the other (one); the mate
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
ten-year-old; ten year old
permission; approval; authorization; license
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
control; management (e.g. of a business)
family; relatives; dependents; household
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
retort; back talk; backchat
it's been a long time; long time no see
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
to enter; to go into; to meddle (in); to interfere (in); to go deeply (into an issue); to delve deeper (into)
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
wire netting; wire mesh; wire gauze; chain-link mesh; chicken wire
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost