poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to replace; to move; to change the position of
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
breaking off a relationship; permanent breach of friendship; rupture
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
curtain; hanging; bunting
to miss a chance; to fail to do
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
if you think about it; come to think of it
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
shady; underhanded; questionable
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
after staying up all night
go that far; to that extent
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
punishment; judgement; judgment
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing