pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
sixteenth day of the month; sixteen days
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
(arch.) I; (arch.) me; (person having) thin or shaved eyebrows; affectionate suffix for names of young men or pets
June; sixth month of the lunar calendar
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to publish a book; to put out a book
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
writing (e.g. as a profession)
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
-less; lacking; non-existing
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
this world; this life; world of the living
passion; passions; (sexual) desire; craving
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
uncool; unsophisticated; unfashionable; out of fashion; tacky
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
hearsay; rumor; grapevine
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to feel like; to feel inclined to do