what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
vibrancy; strength; one's prime (around age 30; esp. of a man); counter for cones or sticks of moxa burned on the skin (in moxibustion)
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
to press a question; to cross-examine
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
acquisition; obtaining; procurement; getting (hold of)
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
to play a central role; to take a leading part
to be lacking in options; to be too few
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
entirely; completely; all; nothing but
right (to do something); authority; power
individual; one by one; separate; each
to show through; to be hinted at; to peek through; to shine through
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
in the end; at the end of the day
inquisitive mind; spirit of inquiry; spirit of enquiry
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
to announce; to tell; to sentence; to order
besides; in addition; also; moreover
crown (of head); summit (of mountain); easy win for one; something received
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
turning by hand; hand-turned; hand-cranked; preparations; arrangements
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
to be flexible; to be accommodating
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
to appear uneasy; to appear anxious
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to get information; to find out; to get wind of
presentation (of a passport, ID, etc.); showing; production (e.g. of documents); presentation (of a plan, response, etc.); bringing up; citing (an example)
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to