to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.; downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
the Rabbit (fourth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Hare; hour of the Rabbit (around 6am, 5-7am, or 6-8am); east; second month in the lunar calendar
Chinese "Willow" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
messenger; envoy; emissary
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
harem; inside the palace; the palace
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
aloes wood (Taxus cuspidata var. nana); aloes-wood perfume; aloes-wood incense
orphan; person without friends
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
covered in mud; mud-caked
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
to do together; to share; to participate in
to get complicated; to grow worse; to turn sour
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
allocation; assignment; allotment
to have the privilege of doing
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
clothes; female genitals; vagina; calf; last (on the list); (at the) bottom
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
important person; strategic person; key figure
right in the middle (of); midst; height
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
viceroy; governor-general
meritocracy; merit system
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
to be ruined (reduced to poverty); to fall low; to go under; to come to ruin
consensus; collective will; collective opinion
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
appearance; figure; shape; form
of tender years; very young