nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
to turn on; to switch on; to light up
lock-opening; lock-picking
newspaper slot; newspaper box
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to make prosperous
harming one's image; worsening of one's image
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
devotion; attachment; obsession; infatuation; (romantic) obsession
at a loss for words; stumped for words
to rage; to fly into a rage; to become furious
to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult
deposit and withdraw; taking in and out
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
inner moat; moat within the castle walls
to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to enjoy the beauty of; to appreciate; to admire
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
suggestion; hint; implication
(dying of) natural causes
without leaving any trace
incineration; destruction by fire
earless seal (Phocidae); true seal; seal
excavation; exhumation; digging up; discovery (of a new fact, talent, etc.); finding; unearthing
to divert (e.g. one's mind); to distract; to relieve (boredom, sorrow, etc.); to conceal (e.g. one's grief with a smile); to hide; to shift (the conversation)
litchi (Nephelium litchi); lychee
(Chinese-style) almond jelly; dessert of powdered and jellied apricot kernels with fruit
complicated and mysterious
thoughtfulness; deliberation; prudence
to be curious; to wonder; to marvel
to examine (medically); to have a look at; to check (a patient's pulse)
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)