tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
inversion; opposition; conflicting; repulsion; contradiction
gloomy; melancholy; dreary; depressed; dismal
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
preparation; provision; guarding
to factor in; to take into account; to include in one's considerations
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
pair of compasses; compass (for drawing circles, etc.); (mariner's) compass; legs; step
outside the city area; suburbs
gap; break; pause; interval; cut; incision
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
(distant) howling; backbiting
to be worn down; to be reduced
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
(it was) not until; (it was) only when
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
understanding and acceptance; spiritual awakening; a heart that understands truth; (feeling of) resignation
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
wicked heart; evil design
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
grave; solemn; stern; authoritative; hard (e.g. fact)
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
to form a circle; to stand in a circle
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind