to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
explanation; exposition; description; account; caption; legend
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch
recommendation; referral; endorsement
groundless (rumour, accusation, etc.); unfounded; baseless; without a shred of truth
tradition; folklore; legend; (verbal) message; word (from someone)
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to become pale; to turn pale
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
to smile (at); to grin (at)
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
it's been a long time; long time no see
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
movement (of one's body); moving about; stirring; acting freely; doing as one pleases
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
welcome; (warm) reception
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
permission; approval; authorization; license
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
trust (in); confidence; faith; reliance
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to look dead on the inside; to have a blank expression