to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
sympathy; empathy; response
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (contents); to tell everything; to reveal everything; to open one's heart
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
sense of liberation; feeling of freedom
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
manuscript; version; draft
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
by your leave; with your permission
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
naturally; not surprisingly; it should be appreciated that; understandably; as a matter of course; as is obvious
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through