one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
indicate reason; infers some protest
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
secret information; intelligence
state secrets; secrets of the state
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
to stiffen; to become stiff
early summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
now that you say that; now that you mention it
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
contradiction; inconsistency
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
marriage proposal; courtship
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
going along with something; following the crowd; treating something in an equal or egalitarian manner
ore; unprocessed metal; ground metal; (one's) true character
to bury; to embed; to implant
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
sincere; honest; faithful
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
one's property; personal effects; one's belongings
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
virtue; charm; merit; good point
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
disqualification; unfitness; noncompliance
naivete; simplicity; innocence