to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
dispersing; breaking up; running away
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
after that; afterwards; thereafter
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to toady; to be obsequious
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
follower; attendant; valet; servant
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
origin; birthplace; descent; lineage; ancestry
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
bringing; taking; carrying
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
appearance; presence; attendance; surrender (e.g. to the police); turning oneself in
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
please (give me); please (do for me)
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
like; similar to; as with; in the same way