substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
laughing while reminiscing
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
body; physique; build; stature
angle; square; cube; bishop; third degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Chinese "horn" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); jiao (monetary unit of China; one-tenth of a yuan)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
to shake one's head (in denial)
to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
cooperation; collaboration
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
by myself; in person; by oneself
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to read the situation; to sense the mood
to begin to walk; to set out
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
crude; immature; unpolished
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
good feeling; feeling good
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
passenger; rider; good rider
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
dim light; faint light; half-light of early morning; twilight
character (in a play or novel); dramatis personae