not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
clear; precise; definite; distinct
postponement; deferment; adjournment
the four elements (earth, water, fire, wind); the human body; Tao, heaven, earth and king
although I say; although one might say; although called
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
royalty and titled nobility
preface; introduction; preamble
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
to manage; to settle; to dispose of; to deal with; to arrange
my spouse (esp. used to refer to one's wife); my wife; my husband
intention; idea; inclination; wish
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible
popular name; common name; given name
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
to be ill; to suffer from; to worry about; to be concerned about; to have trouble doing ...; to be unable to ...
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
looking on from afar; being a spectator
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature