to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
January; first month of the lunar calendar
January; (lit.) 13th month
day of month; counter for days
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
national holiday; public holiday
operation (of a bus or train service); service; running; movement (of a heavenly body); motion; revolution
uninterested (in); having no interest (in)
to be sorry; to beg someone's pardon; to be much obliged; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be greatly impressed
very interesting; of great interest
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
mediation; arbitration; conciliation (e.g. in civil or family court, leading to a settlement based on mutual concessions); mediation (of a labor dispute, by a labor relations commission)
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
old woman; joker (in old maid)
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
belief; faith; adherence; espousal
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
(religious) faith; belief; creed
power; authority; influence
to take root (of a plant); to strike root; to root; to become established (e.g. of an idea, a movement); to take hold; to take root
whenever you want; any time you like
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)
to revere; to respect; to worship
irreligion; lack of religion; unbelief
placid; composed; serene; big-hearted; broad-minded; magnanimous
madness; insanity; irregularity; deviation; fanaticism; fanatic