to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
wood chip; splinter; thin shingles
threshold (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors); sill
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
completion; accomplishment; attainment of greatness or success
to be too numerous; to be too much
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
environment; circumstance
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
father and mother; parents
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
property; fortune; assets
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
being very popular; being in great demand
somebody (important); person of importance
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of