long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
three generations; three periods; third generation
to shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to come and go; to go back and forth
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
payment (for labour); pay; charge; wages
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
greed; cruelty; callous; (arch.) insistent; (arch.) insistence
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
to smash violently; to crush
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
to manage something successfully; to be successful
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
duty; function; office; mission; task
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
second grade; second class; secondary
third grade; third class; tertiary
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
cooperation; collaboration
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
can't help; won't make much difference
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
cause for headaches; pain in the neck; source of worry
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style