this world; this life; world of the living
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to hold fast; to protect to the end
to be of no concern to one; to be nothing to do with one
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
to be relieved of one's post
Sui dynasty (China, 581-618)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
clear; translucent; brilliant; sweetly ringing (as the tinklings of jade)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
being startled; getting a shock
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to raise one's voice; to shout
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to be needed; to be wanted
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
that; the matter in question
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
violence; oppression; high-handedness; tyranny; despotism
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
(divine) providence; dispensation
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
firm; strong; solid; stable
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
duty; obligation; responsibility
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
another; different; something else
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
otherworldliness; detachment from the real world; lack of worldly sense