method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
(very) back (last) row; rearmost row
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to bend loosely back and forth; to wriggle; to be crooked
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
is something that; is that which
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
you; (arch.) your residence
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
if it is the case that ...
rather; sooner; preferably
to ask; to enquire; to query
how; in what way; how about; questionable
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
leading aristocrat; great house; grand seigneur; boyar
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
disposition; temperament; temper; nature
for example; for instance; e.g.
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe