settlement; solution; resolution
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to stand in a line; to stand in a row; to be equal
biological child; one's own child
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to criticize harshly; to blame; to accuse; to urge; to press
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
practice; practising; experience
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
last night; yesterday evening
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
to need; to demand; to take; to require
dozens; scores of; decades
second (unit of time); arc second
child born out of wedlock; illegitimate child; love child
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to diminish (dampen) the spirit
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
if so; in that case; in that situation
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness