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 press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply 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; momentum
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
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; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
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
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
to comb down; to smooth down
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
clothes (esp. Western clothes); counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, drags of a cigarette, etc.
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
black; black go stone; guilt; guilty person
than; from; out of; except; but; more
loyal retainer; loyal subject
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
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
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
list; table; schedule; catalogue; catalog
instant; moment; for an instant