to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to come to one's senses; to calm down
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
official in charge; person in charge
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
to hand (over); to deliver in person
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
business; work; operations; service; duties
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
lonely (e.g. person, feeling); lonesome; desolate; deserted; sad; lacking
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
reopening; resumption; restarting
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to fold up; to fold into layers; to collapse (content on a webpage, etc.)
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
paper knife; letter opener
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to go out for a while
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check