Di people; Zhou dynasty term used by the Chinese to refer to non-ethnic Chinese to the north
geopolitical; geostrategic
right to appear (e.g. in Olympics); berth
expulsion; dismissal; ejection; drum beat at the end of a day's performance (in the theatre, sumo, etc.)
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
out of character; unlike one
love between a parent and child; parent-child affection
situation report; status report; progress report
don't push yourself too hard; don't force yourself
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
lookism; discriminating on physical appearance
to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
bridge building; mediation; go-between; intermediary; (through the) good offices (of someone)
confidentially; privately; off the record
skillful; clever; versatile; handy
to threaten; to terrify; to frighten
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
wall bearing no exposed pillars
inquiry commission; enquiry commission; research group
avalanche of earth and rocks
vista; background; perspective; distant view
final coat (of paint, plaster, varnish, etc.); finish; glazing; adding more of the same (of something negative, e.g. shame)
segment; arthromere; metamere; somite
muzzle; snout; muzzle (firearm); muzzle (device to prevent biting)
final stage; final stretch; live printing area (in publishing); gallery (in a theatre); driving (animals, fish, etc.); herding
taking up; winding; rolled paper