cloudless (sky); without a cloud (in the sky)
one thin flat object; one sheet
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
one turn; one round; (a) size; to go around; to make a circuit; twelve years
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
loyal retainer; loyal subject
to serve; to work for; to attend
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to find difficult to guess; to struggle to work out; to be unable to figure out
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
chair; stool; post; office; position
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to pretend (e.g. to be a good father)
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn