to push aside; to thrust aside; to brush aside; to reject; to remove; to take out
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
you could say that; that might be so
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
change for the better; improvement; looking better (than before)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
possession; occupation; occupancy
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
halting (speech); faltering; stammering
to be discouraged; to shrink from
revolving lantern; ever-changing scene (e.g. life flashing before one's eyes)
day after day; day by day
to lose heart; to lose motivation
(not) in any way; in no way
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
beyond one's means or position
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
a little; a bit; slightly
janitor; caretaker; custodian
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
temper; irritability; fit of anger; tantrum (esp. of children); temper tantrum
financial circumstances; financial situation; circulation of money
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
elbowroom; leeway; room; reserve; margin; allowance
luxury grocery item (e.g. alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco); indulgence
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
pending question; unresolved problem
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
custom; practice; convention; precedent
headache inducing; vexing
unfair; unjust; wrongful; improper; unreasonable; unwarranted
appalling; horrifying; dreadful; hideous; revolting; disgusting
twilight; dusk; faint light
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch