amplification; magnification; amplification; making larger
square formation (of troops); magic square
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
restoration to life; coming to life again; reformation; rehabilitation; recycling; reclamation; playback
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
loved one; lover; sweetheart
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
steel; sword steel; sword
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
soul; spirit; willpower; vitality; something as important as one's own life; something invaluable
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to some extent; to a certain extent
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
shortage of stock; scarcity of goods; being in short supply
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial