to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
divorce; dissolution of adoption
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
old man; venerable gentleman; venerable; old; father
old boy; alumnus; graduate; out of bounds (golf)
within; inside of; less than
every one (of them); (one and) all; without exception; to a man; to the last person
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
maintenance; conservatism; conservativeness; conservation
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)
to see through; to see the true nature of something
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
to approach; to draw near
difficult to ...; hard to ...
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
cancellation (of a lecture, class, etc.)
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
to appease; to suppress; to calm
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to judge; to decide; to solve; to decipher; to divine; to guess
modesty; humility; being humble
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp