3 o'clock; afternoon snack (eaten around 3 o'clock); three ages of Buddhism (following the death of Gautama Buddha; age of the true law, age of the copied law, and age of the degeneration of the law); three ages of the dharma
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
door; gate; opening; title page
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
ruby; Jonathan apple; (arch.) glowing skin; (arch.) beautiful looks
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to comb down; to smooth down
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
loyal retainer; loyal subject
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
very young; childish; immature
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
cake or snack served with tea
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
note (letter) left behind; will
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
list; table; schedule; catalogue; catalog