to be born; to come into the world
birth; creation; formation
longed-for; anxiously awaited
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
same; similar; (just) like; equal
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
along; parallel to; in accordance with
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
unfathomable; inestimable; immeasurable
along the river; riverside
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
pretext; history; past; according to ...; ... says
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
meaning; significance; sense
point of departure; initial point; starting point
terminus; last stop (e.g. train)
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
originally; by nature; from the start
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
have a good day; take care; see you
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away