together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
bitter tea; low-quality tea
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
quiet conversation; idle talk
emphasizes direct object of action
purple; violet; purple gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon); red gromwell; soy sauce
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over (something); pondering
to compose (e.g. poem); to recite; to intone; to chant
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
senior; older; third-year kindergarten student
heartfelt; sincere; wholehearted
bosom friend; intimate friend; close friend
to deprecate oneself and praise the listener; to abase oneself
child prodigy; wonder child
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
peace (esp. of the world); peace and calm; tranquility; tranquillity
to put one's heart (into something); to dedicate (to)
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
strength; power; proficiency; the strength of ... people; the strength of ... men
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
feudal lords; barons; princes
literary and military arts; the pen and the sword
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
outstanding; excellent; remarkable
recollection; remembrance; reminiscence
one's mind; the bottom of one's heart; inner feelings
Qing dynasty (of China; 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
fortune; good deed; curious
group; bunch; crowd; group
weather (conditions); disposition; temperament
chisel; burin; graver; gad; jumper
strength; solidity; firmness; armour; armor
largest class; top category
to praise; to extol; to hail; to laud; to celebrate
(Buddhist) lecture meeting; religious association; mutual assistance association (i.e. for financial assistance)