just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
most part; greater part; majority
light blue; pale blue; aqua
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
to attempt; to test; to try out
standard; standardized; average; normal; ordinary
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
step; stride; counter for steps
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
complete; whole; perfect; safe
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
reopening; resumption; restarting
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
teacher; instructor; professor
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
to rest one's chin in one's hands