to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
family; relatives; dependents; household
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
golden; gold-colored; gold-coloured; honey-colour
with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to run up onto (e.g. sidewalk); to run aground; to be stranded
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
river; stream; River; the ... river
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to be erected; to be built
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
welcome!; nice to see you!
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
review (of learned material); revision
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman (aristocrat, etc.); (arch.) consort of the emperor