salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
a wise man is he who listens to counsel; a worry shared is a worry halved; I've got something to ask you
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
preface; introduction; preamble
foreign; abroad; overseas
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
vice versa; also the converse; reverse is true
proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
world; society; people; the public
by myself; in person; by oneself
to demand gratitude; to do something for someone in order to create an obligation of gratitude from that person
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
to be softened; to calm down
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
tumor; tumour; swelling; boil; abscess
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
to spew venom; to speak ill (of people)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to succeed; to bear fruit
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
lowdown; inside curtain; inside information; hidden circumstances; inside facts; inner workings
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
hideout; secret base of operations; safe house
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you