resignation; stepping down; retirement; retreat; decamping; withdrawal
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
technique; art; skill; move
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
blocking (e.g. the way); obstructing; block (lump of something (usu. square), area of town, etc.); block; physical record (e.g. on magnetic tape); concrete block; blocking (from view, esp. of websites, on social media, etc.)
round shape; circle; circular form
Zhou dynasty (China, approx. 1046-256 BCE); Chou dynasty; perimeter; counter for laps or circuits
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
small grain; small stature or ability
whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times
decoration; ornament; trimmings
regulation; adjustment; control
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
disassembly; dismantling; factorization; decomposition; resolution; deblocking
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
blank space (in documents); vacuum; blank; void
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to paint over heavily; to plaster up
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
to get out of shape; to lose shape
to figure out; to get an idea
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
wherein; therein; thereinto
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
waste land; wilderness; moor; field; plain
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
to make do errands; to set to scutwork