to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
fine weather (i.e. little or no clouds); fair weather; clear weather; clear sky; fair skies
rain shower while the sun shines; sun shower; procession of will-o'-the-wisps seen at night; jack-o'-lantern parade
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
cavalry; mobility; maneuverability
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
number of ken (in length or breadth)
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
diversion; putting something to another use
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
to thrust away; to send flying
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
to solicit; to demand; to extort
one's long-cherished desire
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
borderline between life and death; verge of death; deadline (boundary around a prison which prisoners were not allowed to cross)
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
supporting role (actor); minor role
bravery; courage; heroism
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
Chinese "Three Stars" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
consists of; comprises; is made up of
enormous; gargantuan; immense; ridiculously large
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
same quality; same nature; homogeneous
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete