past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
hard to reach place; remote place
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
cannot bear (doing); cannot bring oneself (to do); reluctant (to do)
at least; at most; (even) just
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction
to hand (over); to deliver in person
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
still; even now; to this day
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
two times; twice; two degrees
to be worried; to be troubled
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); snatching; stealing
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
reason; cause; history; origin
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
to serve; to work for; to attend
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
with a friendly grin; smilingly
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull