to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
to knock down; to send flying
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
the Dog (eleventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dog (around 8pm, 7-9pm, or 8-10pm); west-northwest; ninth month of the lunar calendar
universal; omnipresent; ubiquitous
wicked heart; evil design
having lost face; in a bind
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
fox cub; little fox; small fox; juvenile fox
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
most of all; extremely; supremely
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
emotional strength; force of will
warding off evil; protecting against misfortune
prayer (for something); supplication
small pouch containing a paper charm or talisman
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
suspension (of an automobile)
being seen here and there; appearing in various places
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
restoration (to original state or location); reconstruction; reversion
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
peeking; peeping (e.g. through a hole, narrow gap)
recompense; indemnity; atonement
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
earthenware; porcelain; china; pottery; crockery
regulation; adjustment; control
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
not to be depended on; of little hope