to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to grow; to grow up; to be good at; to excel in
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
the five festivals (January 7, March 3, May 5, July 7 and September 9)
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
path of righteousness; path of duty; right track; correct path
to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
cardboard box; carton; corrugated box
garbage collection site; trash disposal area
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
I know, right?; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!; there we go
with a friendly grin; smilingly
good deed; good conduct; benevolence
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
the way back; the way home; return trip
incident; affair; happening; event
waste collection vehicle; dustcart; garbage truck
summer sky; summery weather; clear, blazing summer weather
horizon (related to land)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
cumulonimbus; gigantic columns of clouds (in summer); thunderhead
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
pitch; tone; time; tempo; mood; tendency
grandfather; male senior-citizen
first meeting; first interview with